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Scheiss Family History

Scheiss 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: Schweiss, Schei, Schepis, Schein, Schloss, Scheid, Heiss, Schleis

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Where is the Scheiss family from?

You can see how Scheiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Scheiss families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Scheiss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scheiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheiss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Scheiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheiss 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Scheiss. 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 14 military records available for the last name Scheiss. For the veterans among your Scheiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheiss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Scheiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scheiss in 1970 was 82, and 68 in 1976.

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