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Scheda Family History

Scheda 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: Schweda, Schena, Schenk, Seda, Schei, Scherf, Schein, Scher, Uchida

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Where is the Scheda family from?

You can see how Scheda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scheda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scheda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scheda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheda 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 Scheda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheda. 58% of Scheda men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

What Scheda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Scheda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheda 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Scheda. 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 148 military records available for the last name Scheda. For the veterans among your Scheda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Scheda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scheda in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheda 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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