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Scheyd Family History

Scheyd 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: Scheid, Schey, Schenk, Schei, Schild, Scherf, Schein, Scher, Scheck

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Where is the Scheyd family from?

You can see how Scheyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheyd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scheyd families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheyd's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Scheyd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheyd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheyd ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Scheyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheyd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Scheyd. 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 32 military records available for the last name Scheyd. For the veterans among your Scheyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheyd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Scheyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scheyd in 1962 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

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