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Schenald Family History

Schenald 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: Schoenwald, Schnall, Chenard, Schena, Schenk, Schild, Schalk, Seewald

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Where is the Schenald family from?

You can see how Schenald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schenald family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schenald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schenald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gen Duty Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenald. 100% of Schenald women worked as a Gen Duty Nurse.

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gen Duty Nurse
    100%

What Schenald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Schenald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenald 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schenald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schenald. For the veterans among your Schenald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenald lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Schenald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schenald in 1968 was 81, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenald 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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