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Scheidel Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named for example in Luxembourg. diminutive of Scheid Scheide or Scheidt . Compare Shytle .

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


Similar surnames: Scheibel, Schiedel, Scheider, Schindel, Scheidt, Scheffel, Scheideler

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Where is the Scheidel family from?

You can see how Scheidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Scheidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Scheidel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Scheidel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Scheidel families in 1911.
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What did your Scheidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheidel. 22% of Scheidel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scheidel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheidel were Clerk and House Maid. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • House Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scheidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidel 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Scheidel. 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 976 military records available for the last name Scheidel. For the veterans among your Scheidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheidel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scheidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheidel in 1954 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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