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Schettley Family History

Schettley 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: Schettler, Schetter, Schoettle, Schuttler, Schoettler, Shetley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schettley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schettley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Schettley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schettley 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 Schettley. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Schettley. For the veterans among your Schettley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schettley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Schettley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schettley in 1962 was 67, and 70 in 1992.

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