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Schelich Family History

Schelich 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: Scherich, Schlick, Schelin, Scheurich, Schleich, Schweich, Schaich

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Where is the Schelich family from?

You can see how Schelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schelich families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schelich's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelich 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 Schelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schelich. 40% of Schelich men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Schelich women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schelich were Baker and 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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Shoe Worker
    30%
  • Baker
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Schelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Schelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelich 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schelich. 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 54 military records available for the last name Schelich. For the veterans among your Schelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schelich in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelich 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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