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Schickler Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: occupational name for a trader from an agent derivative of Alemannic schickelen ‘to deal or trade’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly from a derivative of German schicken ‘to send’ with the agent suffix -ler.

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


Similar surnames: Schindler, Schickel, Schucker, Schicker, Schiller, Schlicker

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Where is the Schickler family from?

You can see how Schickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schickler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schickler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Schickler families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Schickler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schickler families in 1911.
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What did your Schickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schickler. 20% of Schickler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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%
  • Fctory Wkr
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schickler 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Schickler. 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 312 military records available for the last name Schickler. For the veterans among your Schickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schickler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schickler in 1958 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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