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Scheall Family History

Scheall 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: Schall, Schnall, Schell, Schwall, Schmall, Schaul, Scholl, Schalk

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Where is the Scheall family from?

You can see how Scheall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Scheall families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Scheall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheall 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 Scheall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheall. 50% of Scheall men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Storekeeper
    50%

What Scheall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Scheall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Scheall. 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 135 military records available for the last name Scheall. For the veterans among your Scheall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Scheall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scheall in 1968 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheall 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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