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Scheithauer Family History

Scheithauer 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: Schlotthauer, Schiffhauer, Schoenthaler, Steinhauer, Schlotzhauer

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Where is the Scheithauer family from?

You can see how Scheithauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheithauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scheithauer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scheithauer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scheithauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheithauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheithauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheithauer. 50% of Scheithauer women worked as a Typist. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Graduate Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Scheithauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheithauer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Scheithauer. 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 505 military records available for the last name Scheithauer. For the veterans among your Scheithauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheithauer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Scheithauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheithauer in 1981 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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