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Scheldorf Family History

Scheldorf Surname 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: Schoendorf, Sheldon, Schellhorn, Scherf, Schilder, Scheler, Scheider

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Where is the Scheldorf family from?

You can see how Scheldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheldorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheldorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Scheldorf families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheldorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scheldorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheldorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scheldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nursing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheldorf. 50% of Scheldorf women worked as a Nursing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nursing
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Scheldorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Scheldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheldorf 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Scheldorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Scheldorf. For the veterans among your Scheldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheldorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scheldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scheldorf in 1965 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheldorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheldorf 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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