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Schankel Family History

Schankel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schenkel, Schakel, Schinkel, Shankel, Schanke, Schindel, Schabel

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Where is the Schankel family from?

You can see how Schankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schankel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schankel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schankel families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schankel's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Schankel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Schankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schankel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Schankel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Schankel. For the veterans among your Schankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schankel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Schankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schankel in 1969 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schankel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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