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Scheeler Family History

Scheeler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Scheel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scheeler family from?

You can see how Scheeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Scheeler families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Scheeler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scheeler families in 1911.
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What did your Scheeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Scheeler. 100% of Scheeler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scheeler women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Scheeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheeler 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Scheeler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scheeler. For the veterans among your Scheeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scheeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scheeler in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheeler 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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