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Scheanwald Family History

Scheanwald 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: Schoenwald, Seewald, Schaal, Schoenfeld, Schenkel, Schwalm, Hegewald

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Where is the Scheanwald family from?

You can see how Scheanwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheanwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scheanwald families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheanwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scheanwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheanwald 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 28 census records available for the last name Scheanwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheanwald 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scheanwald. 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 12 military records available for the last name Scheanwald. For the veterans among your Scheanwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheanwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Scheanwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scheanwald in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheanwald 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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