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Schalle Family History

Schalle 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: Schelle, Schaller, Schall, Schille, Scholle, Schadle, Schaul, Halle

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Where is the Schalle family from?

You can see how Schalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schalle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schalle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Schalle families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schalle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schalle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schalle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schalle. 40% of Schalle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Freight Handler
    14%
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What Schalle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Schalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalle 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Schalle. 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 689 military records available for the last name Schalle. For the veterans among your Schalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Schalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schalle in 1973 was 74, and 65 in 2000.

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