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Schellenger Family History

Schellenger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schillinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schellenger family from?

You can see how Schellenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schellenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Schellenger families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schellenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schellenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schellenger 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 Schellenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schellenger. 24% of Schellenger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schellenger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schellenger were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Schellenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schellenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellenger 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Schellenger. 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 351 military records available for the last name Schellenger. For the veterans among your Schellenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellenger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schellenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schellenger in 1961 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellenger 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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