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Schelhaas Family History

Schelhaas 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: Schellhaas, Schlais, Schellhase, Kohlhaas, Schoenhals, Schaar

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Where is the Schelhaas family from?

You can see how Schelhaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelhaas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schelhaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schelhaas family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schelhaas's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Schelhaas families in 1891.
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What did your Schelhaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schelhaas. 80% of Schelhaas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schelhaas women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    80%
  • Truck Inspector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schelhaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Schelhaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelhaas 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Schelhaas. 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 58 military records available for the last name Schelhaas. For the veterans among your Schelhaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelhaas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Schelhaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schelhaas in 1964 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelhaas 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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