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Schickel Family History

Schickel Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Schick also ‘son of Schick’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schickel family from?

You can see how Schickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schickel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schickel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schickel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schickel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schickel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schickel 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 Schickel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schickel. 24% of Schickel men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schickel women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schickel were Plasterer and Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Schickel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schickel 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Schickel. 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 631 military records available for the last name Schickel. For the veterans among your Schickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schickel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schickel in 1960 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schickel 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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