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Origins of the Schiel surname

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About the Schiels

We have a total number of 155 records for people with the last name Schiel.

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Where do most Schiels live?

In 1921, most Schiels lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Schiels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 41 records for the Schiel surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Schiels most likely to marry?

Joneses

&

Waggeners

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Schiels.

What are the most common Schiel first names?

  • John
  • Frank
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Schiel family members

Common jobs for Schiels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Schiels in 1921
Pauper

1

Retired Lecturer

1

Student

1

Common Male occupations for Schiels in 1921
Farm Hands

3

Foreign Correspondent

2

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

2

Shipping And Receiving Clerks

2

Bank-Office Accountant

1

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