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Scheffel Family History

Scheffel Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a cooper from southern dialect Schäffl a diminutive of Schaff ‘tub barrel’.

German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German scheffel ‘dry measure (for grain and salt)’ for the maker or user.

German (Rhineland): status name for a juror (from Middle High German scheffel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scheffel family from?

You can see how Scheffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Scheffel families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scheffel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scheffel families in 1891.
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What did your Scheffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scenig Artist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scheffel. 100% of Scheffel men worked as a Scenig Artist and 100% of Scheffel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Scenig Artist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheffel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Scheffel. For the veterans among your Scheffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheffel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scheffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheffel in 1957 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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