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Schottler Family History

Schottler Surname Meaning

North German (Schöttler): see Schoettler.

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


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Where is the Schottler family from?

You can see how Schottler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schottler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schottler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Schottler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schottler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schottler families in 1891.
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What did your Schottler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schottler. 24% of Schottler men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Schottler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schottler were Medical Doctor and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Schottler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schottler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schottler 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Schottler. 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 Schottler. For the veterans among your Schottler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schottler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schottler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schottler in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schottler 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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