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Scheuter Family History

Scheuter 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: Scheuer, Schetter, Scheurer, Schluter, Schecter, Schutter, Scheiner

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Where is the Scheuter family from?

You can see how Scheuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheuter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheuter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Scheuter families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Scheuter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scheuter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheuter 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 75 census records available for the last name Scheuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheuter 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Scheuter. 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 46 military records available for the last name Scheuter. For the veterans among your Scheuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheuter lifespan?

Average Scheuter life expectancy in 1984 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheuter 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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