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Scheidel Family History

Scheidel Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named for example in Luxembourg.

diminutive of Scheid Scheide or Scheidt.

Compare Shytle.

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


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Where is the Scheidel family from?

You can see how Scheidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Scheidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Scheidel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Scheidel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Scheidel families in 1891.
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What did your Scheidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agents (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scheidel. 100% of Scheidel men worked as an Agents (retired).

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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

  • Agents (retired)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scheidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheidel 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Scheidel. 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 976 military records available for the last name Scheidel. For the veterans among your Scheidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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