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Schalkwyk Family History

Schalkwyk 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: Schalk, Schallock, Schalow, Schlick, Chalkley, Schaack, Chalk, Schley

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Schalkwyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schalkwyk 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Schalkwyk. 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 155 military records available for the last name Schalkwyk. For the veterans among your Schalkwyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schalkwyk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Schalkwyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schalkwyk in 1973 was 76, and 35 in 2001.

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