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Scheve Family History

Scheve Name Meaning

German: variant of Scheff .

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


Similar surnames: Schewe, Schave, Schieve, Scheib, Schelle, Schenke, Scheid, Scheier

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Where is the Scheve family from?

You can see how Scheve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scheve families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheve. 37% of Scheve men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scheve women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheve were Inspector and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scheve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheve 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Scheve. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 928 military records available for the last name Scheve. For the veterans among your Scheve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheve lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scheve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scheve in 1953 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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