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Schynkel Family History

Schynkel 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: Schenkel, Schinkel, Schindel, Schenker, Schendel, Schickel, Schakel

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Where is the Schynkel family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Schynkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schynkel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Schynkel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schynkel. For the veterans among your Schynkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schynkel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Schynkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schynkel in 1977 was 60, and 77 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schynkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schynkel 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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