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Scheidegger Family History

Scheidegger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Scheidegg in Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Scheidegger family from?

You can see how Scheidegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidegger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheidegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scheidegger family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scheidegger's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scheidegger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheidegger 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 Scheidegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scheidegger. 100% of Scheidegger 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scheidegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidegger 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Scheidegger. 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 658 military records available for the last name Scheidegger. For the veterans among your Scheidegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheidegger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scheidegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scheidegger in 1957 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheidegger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheidegger 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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