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Schaelling Family History

Schaelling 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: Schelling, Schilling, Scherling, Schmeling, Schierling, Schellin

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Where is the Schaelling family from?

You can see how Schaelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaelling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schaelling families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaelling's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Schaelling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaelling 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 58 census records available for the last name Schaelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaelling 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schaelling. 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 110 military records available for the last name Schaelling. For the veterans among your Schaelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaelling lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Schaelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schaelling in 1974 was 88, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaelling 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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