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Scheying Family History

Scheying 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: Schwing, Schein, Schelling, Schelin, Scheihing, Heying, Scherling

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Where is the Scheying family from?

You can see how Scheying families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheying family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scheying families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheying's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scheying families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheying 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 51 census records available for the last name Scheying. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheying 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Scheying. 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 38 military records available for the last name Scheying. For the veterans among your Scheying ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheying lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Scheying life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scheying in 1973 was 85, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheying 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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