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Schelby Family History

Schelby 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: Shelby, Schelb, Selby, Schley, Schelle, Scheler, Schelin, Schelp

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Where is the Schelby family from?

You can see how Schelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schelby families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schelby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schelby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelby 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 Schelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schelby. 100% of Schelby men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Schelby women worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

What Schelby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Schelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelby 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schelby. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schelby. For the veterans among your Schelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schelby in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schelby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelby 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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