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Schelfhaudt Family History

Schelfhaudt 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: Schiffhauer, Schellhase, Schuchardt, Schweighardt, Schellhaas

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Where is the Schelfhaudt family from?

You can see how Schelfhaudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelfhaudt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schelfhaudt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelfhaudt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schelfhaudt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schelfhaudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelfhaudt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schelfhaudt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schelfhaudt. For the veterans among your Schelfhaudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelfhaudt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schelfhaudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schelfhaudt in 1967 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelfhaudt 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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