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Scheiwe Family History

Scheiwe 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: Scheibe, Schewe, Schei, Scheiner, Schein, Scheid, Schelle, Scheiber

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Where is the Scheiwe family from?

You can see how Scheiwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheiwe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheiwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Scheiwe families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheiwe's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Scheiwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheiwe 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 Scheiwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheiwe. 40% of Scheiwe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scheiwe women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Scheiwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheiwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheiwe 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Scheiwe. 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 182 military records available for the last name Scheiwe. For the veterans among your Scheiwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheiwe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Scheiwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scheiwe in 1966 was 67, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheiwe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheiwe 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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