Schelles Family History

Schelles Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schelle, Scheller, Achilles, Schneller, Scholes, Schaller, Schiller, Shelley, Scheler, Chellis

1,000 record(s) for Schelles

899	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
184	Census and Voter Lists
117	Member Trees

Where is the Schelles family from?

You can see how Schelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelles families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schelles families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schelles's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schelles families in 1880.

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

What did your Schelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schelles.

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

Farmer

100%

What Schelles family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 184 census records available for the last name Schelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Schelles. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schelles. For the veterans among your Schelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schelles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Schelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schelles in 1966 was 74, and 45 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelles 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.