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Scheidecker Family History

Scheidecker Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Scheidegg see Scheidegger.

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


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Where is the Scheidecker family from?

You can see how Scheidecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheidecker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Scheidecker families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scheidecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheidecker families in 1891.
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What did your Scheidecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheidecker. 43% of Scheidecker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scheidecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheidecker were Contractor and Salesclerk.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Contractor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Salesclerk
    23%

What Scheidecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheidecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidecker 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Scheidecker. 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 433 military records available for the last name Scheidecker. For the veterans among your Scheidecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheidecker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scheidecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scheidecker in 1954 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheidecker 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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