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Schille Name Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Schille near the river Leine.

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


Similar surnames: Schill, Schelle, Schilly, Schillo, Schuller, Schillig, Achilles

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Where is the Schille family from?

You can see how Schille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schille family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schille's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schille. 31% of Schille men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schille women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schille were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Comptometer Operator
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schille 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Schille. 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 609 military records available for the last name Schille. For the veterans among your Schille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schille lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schille in 1962 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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