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Schelfo Family History

Schelfo 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: Scelfo, Scherf, Schelle, Scheler, Schelin, Schillo, Schelp, Schelb

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Where is the Schelfo family from?

You can see how Schelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelfo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schelfo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelfo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schelfo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelfo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelfo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Schelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelfo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schelfo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schelfo. For the veterans among your Schelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelfo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schelfo in 1966 was 61, and 47 in 2002.

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