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Schellang Family History

Schellang 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: Schelling, Schilling, Scherling, Schellin, Stelling, Helling, Helland

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Where is the Schellang family from?

You can see how Schellang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schellang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schellang families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schellang's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Schellang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schellang 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 158 census records available for the last name Schellang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellang 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schellang. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schellang. For the veterans among your Schellang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellang lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schellang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schellang in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellang 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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