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Scheitel Family History

Scheitel 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: Scheibel, Scheidel, Scheiner, Schetter, Schenkel, Scheiber, Scheider

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Where is the Scheitel family from?

You can see how Scheitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheitel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheitel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scheitel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheitel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Scheitel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheitel 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 253 census records available for the last name Scheitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheitel 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Scheitel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Scheitel. For the veterans among your Scheitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheitel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Scheitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scheitel in 1965 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheitel 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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