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Scheifla Family History

Scheifla 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: Scheible, Schei, Schild, Scheiner, Scherf, Schein, Schiff, Schleifer

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Where is the Scheifla family from?

You can see how Scheifla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheifla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Scheifla families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheifla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheifla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheifla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheifla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheifla. 100% of Scheifla men worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Scheifla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheifla 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Scheifla. 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 26 military records available for the last name Scheifla. For the veterans among your Scheifla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheifla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Scheifla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scheifla in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2001.

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