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Scheulen Family History

Scheulen Surname Meaning

German (North Rhine-Westphalia): habitational name from Scheulen (Limburg province) in Belgium.

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


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Where is the Scheulen family from?

You can see how Scheulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheulen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Scheulen families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scheulen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scheulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheulen 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 Scheulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheulen. 48% of Scheulen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Scheulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Scheulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheulen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Scheulen. 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 181 military records available for the last name Scheulen. For the veterans among your Scheulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheulen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scheulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scheulen in 1954 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheulen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheulen 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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