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Scheider Name Meaning

occupational name for an arbitrator or judge, from Middle High German scheiden ‘to decide’ (see Scheideman). variant of Scheidt, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Scheidler, Scheiber, Scheiner, Schneider, Scheurer, Heider, Schrider

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Scheider Family Origin

Where is the Scheider family from?

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You can see how Scheider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheider family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scheider families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Scheider families living in Alberta. This was about 35% of all the recorded Scheider's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Scheider families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Scheider Family Occupations

What did your Scheider ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Scheider. 34% of Scheider men worked as a Farmers Son and 50% of Scheider women worked as an At Home. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheider were General Merchant and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmers Son
    34%
  • Aneland Gn
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • General Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • At Home
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Scheider Historical Records

What Scheider family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Scheider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheider census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheider. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Scheider. For the veterans among your Scheider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Scheider Life Expectancy

What is the average Scheider lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Scheider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scheider in 1956 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheider 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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