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Schoell Family History

Schoell Surname Meaning

German (Schöll):: variant of Schell. variant of Scholl 1

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


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Where is the Schoell family from?

You can see how Schoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schoell families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schoell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoell 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 Schoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoell. 20% of Schoell men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Schoell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoell were Technician and Telephone 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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Technician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%

What Schoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoell 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Schoell. 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 333 military records available for the last name Schoell. For the veterans among your Schoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schoell in 1955 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoell 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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