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Scheil Name Meaning

Danish: variant of German Scheel .

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


Similar surnames: Schei, Schein, Scheid, Scheib, Scheel, Schell, Sheil, Schenk, Schaul

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Where is the Scheil family from?

You can see how Scheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scheil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Scheil families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Scheil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheil. 54% of Scheil men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    54%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheil 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Scheil. 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 345 military records available for the last name Scheil. For the veterans among your Scheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheil in 1962 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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