Scheja Family History

Scheja 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: Schena, Schenk, Schei, Scherf, Schein, Scher, Scheck, Scheer, Scheid, Shera

404	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
97	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
67	Member Trees

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Where is the Scheja family from?

You can see how Scheja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scheja family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scheja families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheja 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 Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Scheja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheja census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Scheja. 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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Military Records

There are 97 military records available for the last name Scheja. For the veterans among your Scheja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheja lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Scheja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scheja in 1961 was 34, and 85 in 2003.

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Scheja Surname Meaning

Where is the Scheja family from?

What Scheja family records will you find?

What is the average Scheja lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Scheja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scheja in 1961 was 34, and 85 in 2003.

Scheja Family History

Scheja Surname Meaning

617 record(s) for Scheja

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Scheja Surname Meaning

617 record(s) for Scheja

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Where is the Scheja family from?

What Scheja family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Scheja family history

What is the average Scheja lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scheja family tree

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