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Scheela Family History

Scheela 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: Scheel, Scheele, Scheer, Schelle, Schoell, Schweda, Schelp, Schnell

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Where is the Scheela family from?

You can see how Scheela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scheela families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheela's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scheela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Scheela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheela 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Scheela. 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 22 military records available for the last name Scheela. For the veterans among your Scheela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheela lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Scheela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scheela in 1973 was 97, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheela 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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