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Scheeler Name Meaning

German: variant of Scheel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scheele, Schueler, Schoeler, Schedler, Schepper, Sheeler, Scheerer

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Where is the Scheeler family from?

You can see how Scheeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Scheeler families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Scheeler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheeler. 24% of Scheeler men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Scheeler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheeler were Carpenter and Typist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Typist
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheeler 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Scheeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scheeler. For the veterans among your Scheeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scheeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scheeler in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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