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Scheidegger Family Origin

Where is the Scheidegger family from?

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You can see how Scheidegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidegger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheidegger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Scheidegger families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Scheidegger's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scheidegger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheidegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Scheidegger Family Occupations

What did your Scheidegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Scheidegger occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 8% of Scheidegger's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Scheidegger family was Farming. Carpenter, Coal Miner and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Scheidegger.

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  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Coal Miner

    8%

  • Farmer

    8%

  • Farming

    8%

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

Scheidegger Historical Records

What Scheidegger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheidegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidegger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Scheidegger

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Scheidegger. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Scheidegger. For the veterans among your Scheidegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Scheidegger Life Expectancy

What is the average Scheidegger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scheidegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scheidegger in 1957 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheidegger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheidegger 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.

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