This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schargel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schargel Family History

Schargel 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: Scharrer, Schlegel, Schabel, Schager, Schatzel, Schadel, Scherger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schargel family from?

You can see how Schargel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schargel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schargel families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schargel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schargel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schargel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Schargel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schargel. 100% of Schargel men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Schargel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schargel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Schargel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schargel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schargel

Passenger Lists

There are 280 immigration records available for the last name Schargel. 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.

View all Schargel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Schargel. For the veterans among your Schargel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schargel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schargel family history

Discover More

What is the average Schargel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schargel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schargel in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schargel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schargel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schargel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial