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Schellenberg Family History

Schellenberg Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of various places in Germany and Switzerland called Schellenberg.

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


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Where is the Schellenberg family from?

You can see how Schellenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schellenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Schellenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schellenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schellenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Schellenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Schellenberg. 57% of Schellenberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schellenberg women worked as a Servant.

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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
    57%
  • Farmers Son
    29%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Schellenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schellenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellenberg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schellenberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schellenberg. For the veterans among your Schellenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellenberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schellenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Schellenberg in 1948 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schellenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellenberg 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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