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Scheu Family History

Scheu Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a shy person from Middle High German schiech schiuch ‘shy'.

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


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Where is the Scheu family from?

You can see how Scheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Scheu families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheu families in 1891.
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What did your Scheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scheu. 100% of Scheu women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheu 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheu. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Scheu. For the veterans among your Scheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheu lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Scheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scheu in 1946 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheu 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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