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Scheile Family History

Scheile 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, Scheibe, Scherle, Scheible, Scheele, Schei, Schild, Scheiner

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Where is the Scheile family from?

You can see how Scheile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheile family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Scheile families living in Alabama. This was about 41% of all the recorded Scheile's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Scheile families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheile. 100% of Scheile men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scheile women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Scheile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheile 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Scheile. 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 79 military records available for the last name Scheile. For the veterans among your Scheile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheile lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Scheile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Scheile in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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