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Scheilds Family History

Scheilds 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: Sheilds, Schild, Scheid, Scheidt, Schildt, Sheils, Childs, Child

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Where is the Scheilds family from?

You can see how Scheilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheilds family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheilds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Scheilds families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheilds's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheilds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheilds 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 165 census records available for the last name Scheilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheilds 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scheilds. 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 10 military records available for the last name Scheilds. For the veterans among your Scheilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheilds lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Scheilds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scheilds in 1966 was 65, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheilds 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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