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Schelletter Family History

Schelletter 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: Schellenger, Schetter, Chelette, Schlueter, Schlotter, Schlatter

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Where is the Schelletter family from?

You can see how Schelletter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelletter family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Schelletter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelletter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schelletter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelletter 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 42 census records available for the last name Schelletter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelletter 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schelletter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schelletter. For the veterans among your Schelletter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelletter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Schelletter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schelletter in 1978 was 93, and 95 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelletter 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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