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Scheau Family History

Scheau 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: Schau, Scheu, Schlau, Schear, Schenk, Schaar, Schaul, Schei, Schwab

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Where is the Scheau family from?

You can see how Scheau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Scheau families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Scheau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheau 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 38 census records available for the last name Scheau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheau 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scheau. 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 11 military records available for the last name Scheau. For the veterans among your Scheau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Scheau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scheau in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheau 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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