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Scheivley Family History

Scheivley 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: Scheidler, Scheible, Shivley, Chipley, Scheiner, Checkley, Scheibner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheivley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Scheivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheivley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scheivley. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Scheivley. For the veterans among your Scheivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheivley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Scheivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scheivley in 1968 was 90, and 79 in 1990.

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