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Schiedel Family History

Schiedel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example near Bautzen.

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


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Where is the Schiedel family from?

You can see how Schiedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiedel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schiedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schiedel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiedel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schiedel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiedel 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 Schiedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiedel. 28% of Schiedel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schiedel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiedel were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Schiedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schiedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiedel 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Schiedel. 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 297 military records available for the last name Schiedel. For the veterans among your Schiedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiedel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schiedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schiedel in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiedel 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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