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Scheidell Family History

Scheidell Name 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: Scheidel, Scheider, Schendel, Scheibel, Scheideler, Seidell, Scheiner

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Where is the Scheidell family from?

You can see how Scheidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Scheidell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scheidell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheidell. 34% of Scheidell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scheidell women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Scheidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Scheidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Scheidell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Scheidell. For the veterans among your Scheidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheidell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scheidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scheidell in 1944 was 47, and 56 in 2004.

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