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Schelk Family History

Schelk 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: Schenk, Schalk, Scheck, Schelp, Schelb, Schell, Schei, Scholl, Schild

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Where is the Schelk family from?

You can see how Schelk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schelk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schelk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schelk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schelk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schelk. 34% of Schelk men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Schelk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Schelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelk 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Schelk. 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 37 military records available for the last name Schelk. For the veterans among your Schelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Schelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schelk in 1964 was 78, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schelk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schelk 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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