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Schoeller Family History

Schoeller Name Meaning

South German (Schöller): variant of Scheller . North German (Schöller): variant of Schöler (see Schoeler ). Compare Scholler .

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


Similar surnames: Scheller, Schneller, Scholler, Schiller, Schueller, Schaller

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Where is the Schoeller family from?

You can see how Schoeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schoeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schoeller families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schoeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeller 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 Schoeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeller. 18% of Schoeller men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoeller women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeller were Mechanic and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeller 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Schoeller. 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 Schoeller. For the veterans among your Schoeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schoeller in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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