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Scheely Family History

Scheely 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: Scheel, Cheely, Scheele, Sheely, Sheehy, Schnebly, Scheer, Schley

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Where is the Scheely family from?

You can see how Scheely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Scheely families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Scheely's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scheely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheely. 67% of Scheely men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scheely women worked as a Farm Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Scheely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Scheely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheely 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Scheely. 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 34 military records available for the last name Scheely. For the veterans among your Scheely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Scheely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheely in 1967 was 83, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheely 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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