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Scheehl Family History

Scheehl 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: Schmehl, Scheel, Sheehy, Scheer, Schmuhl, Schoell, Schnell, Schell

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Where is the Scheehl family from?

You can see how Scheehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Scheehl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheehl 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 87 census records available for the last name Scheehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheehl 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Scheehl. 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 36 military records available for the last name Scheehl. For the veterans among your Scheehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheehl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Scheehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scheehl in 1965 was 61, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheehl 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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