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Schvaley Family History

Schvaley 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: Schley, Schooley, Schmale, Shealey, Scivally, Schrage, Chipley

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Where is the Schvaley family from?

You can see how Schvaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvaley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Schvaley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schvaley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schvaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Schvaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvaley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Schvaley. 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 Schvaley. For the veterans among your Schvaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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