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Scheas Family History

Scheas 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: Schear, Schenk, Schaar, Schei, Schwab, Scherf, Schepis, Schein

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Where is the Scheas family from?

You can see how Scheas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scheas family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scheas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheas 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 54 census records available for the last name Scheas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scheas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Scheas. For the veterans among your Scheas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Scheas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scheas in 1973 was 71, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheas 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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