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Schellhase Family History

Schellhase Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a nervous easily frightened person from Middle High German schel ‘startled nervous wild’ + hase ‘hare’.

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


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Where is the Schellhase family from?

You can see how Schellhase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellhase family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schellhase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schellhase families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schellhase's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schellhase families in 1891.
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What did your Schellhase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schellhase. 38% of Schellhase men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schellhase women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schellhase were Minister 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Minister
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Schellhase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schellhase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellhase 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Schellhase. 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 590 military records available for the last name Schellhase. For the veterans among your Schellhase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellhase lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schellhase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schellhase in 1962 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schellhase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schellhase 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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