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Schallis Family History

Schallis 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: Challis, Schaller, Sallis, Schleis, Chellis, Schlais, Schall

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Where is the Schallis family from?

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

What did your Schallis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Schallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schallis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schallis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schallis. For the veterans among your Schallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schallis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schallis in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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