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The name Schindel was born in the beautiful region of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslavakia. In the Middle Ages, Bohemia was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Schindel family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Schindel was an occupational name for a roofer. The name Schindel is derived from the Old German word "schindel," which means "shingle" or "small pebbles."
The surname Schindel was first found in Bohemia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the major political changes which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schindel research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1690, 1704, 1752, 1795, 1816 and 1864 are included under the topic Early Schindel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schindler, Schindlers, Schindel, Schindelin and many more.
During this early period, notable bearers of the name Schindel included