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Schetin Family History

Schetin 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: Schein, Schelin, Schei, Schepis, Schlein, Schettino, Scheid, Shein

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Where is the Schetin family from?

You can see how Schetin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schetin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Schetin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schetin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schetin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schetin 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 7 census records available for the last name Schetin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schetin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schetin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schetin. For the veterans among your Schetin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schetin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Schetin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schetin in 1976 was 84, and 92 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schetin 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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