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Schelien Family History

Schelien 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: Schelin, Schein, Schelle, Schlief, Scheler, Schliep, Scheller

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Where is the Schelien family from?

You can see how Schelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schelien families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schelien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelien ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schelien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Schelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schelien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schelien. For the veterans among your Schelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelien lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Schelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schelien in 1978 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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