Scheifley Family History

Scheifley Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Scheidler, Scheffler, Scheible, Scheufler, Chipley, Scheiner, Checkley, Schiffer, Scheibner, Schleifer

2,000 record(s) for Scheifley

638	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
67	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
420	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Scheifley family from?

You can see how Scheifley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheifley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheifley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Scheifley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scheifley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheifley families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheifley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheifley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheifley.

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

Carpenter

34%

Proprietor

34%

Laborer

34%

What Scheifley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 420 census records available for the last name Scheifley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheifley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Scheifley. 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.

Military Records

There are 67 military records available for the last name Scheifley. For the veterans among your Scheifley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Scheifley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scheifley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scheifley in 1954 was 46, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheifley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.