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Schellhaas Family History

Schellhaas Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schellhase.

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


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Where is the Schellhaas family from?

You can see how Schellhaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellhaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schellhaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schellhaas families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schellhaas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schellhaas families in 1880.
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What did your Schellhaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schellhaas. 46% of Schellhaas men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Tailor
    28%
  • Office Clerk
    28%

What Schellhaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Schellhaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellhaas 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Schellhaas. 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 316 military records available for the last name Schellhaas. For the veterans among your Schellhaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellhaas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schellhaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schellhaas in 1962 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellhaas 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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