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Schelhas Family History

Schelhas 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: Schellhase, Schellhaas, Schepis, Schloss, Scholes, Chelius, Schelle

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Where is the Schelhas family from?

You can see how Schelhas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelhas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelhas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schelhas families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schelhas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schelhas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Schelhas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelhas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Schelhas. 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 98 military records available for the last name Schelhas. For the veterans among your Schelhas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelhas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schelhas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schelhas in 1965 was 76, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelhas 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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