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Schelleng Family History

Schelleng 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: Schelling, Schilling, Schelle, Scheller, Scherling, Schellin

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Where is the Schelleng family from?

You can see how Schelleng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelleng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelleng families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Schelleng families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schelleng's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schelleng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelleng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelleng ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Schelleng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelleng 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schelleng. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schelleng. For the veterans among your Schelleng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelleng lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Schelleng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schelleng in 1979 was 87, and 85 in 1982.

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