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Schelland Family History

Schelland 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: Helland, Schelling, Clelland, Selland, Schellin, Mclelland, Holland

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Where is the Schelland family from?

You can see how Schelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schelland family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schelland's in USA. Pennsylvania and 2 other states had the highest population of Schelland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Schelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schelland. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schelland. For the veterans among your Schelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Schelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schelland in 1962 was 55, and 68 in 1982.

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