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Schiellien Family History

Schiellien 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: Schellin, Schilling, Schneller, Schelling, Schelle, Schiller

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Schiellien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiellien 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schiellien. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Schiellien. For the veterans among your Schiellien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiellien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Schiellien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schiellien in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 1982.

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