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Scheili Family History

Scheili 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: Schei, Schild, Schein, Scheid, Schelle, Scheidt, Schelin, Schibi

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Where is the Scheili family from?

You can see how Scheili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheili family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scheili families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheili's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheili 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 7 census records available for the last name Scheili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheili 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Scheili. 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 Scheili. For the veterans among your Scheili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheili lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Scheili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scheili in 1979 was 74, and 63 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheili

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheili 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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