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Schelbe Family History

Schelbe 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, Schelb, Scheibe, Schule, Schuelke, Scherber, Shelby

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Where is the Schelbe family from?

You can see how Schelbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelbe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schelbe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelbe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schelbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelbe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schelbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Schelbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelbe 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schelbe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schelbe. For the veterans among your Schelbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelbe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Schelbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schelbe in 1974 was 42, and 68 in 2003.

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