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Scheye Family History

Scheye 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: Schey, Scheyer, Schewe, Scheve, Schenk, Schei, Scheuer, Scherf

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Where is the Scheye family from?

You can see how Scheye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheye families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Scheye families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheye's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Scheye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Scheye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheye 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Scheye. 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 35 military records available for the last name Scheye. For the veterans among your Scheye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheye lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Scheye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scheye in 1971 was 85, and 88 in 2002.

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