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Scheithe Family History

Scheithe 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: Scheibe, Scheible, Schmith, Schei, Scheiner, Schein, Schetter, Sheikh

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Where is the Scheithe family from?

You can see how Scheithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheithe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheithe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scheithe families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scheithe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheithe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheithe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheithe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scheithe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Scheithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheithe 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Scheithe. 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 135 military records available for the last name Scheithe. For the veterans among your Scheithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheithe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Scheithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheithe in 1964 was 83, and 67 in 2002.

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