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Schellet Family History

Schellet 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: Schelle, Scheller, Schneller, Schaller, Schiller, Shelley, Scheler

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Where is the Schellet family from?

You can see how Schellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schellet family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schellet's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Schellet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schellet 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 41 census records available for the last name Schellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schellet. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schellet. For the veterans among your Schellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellet lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Schellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schellet in 1995 was 75, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schellet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellet 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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