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Schildbach Family History

Schildbach 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: Schlabach, Schwebach, Schwalbach, Schambach, Schupbach, Schillaci

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Where is the Schildbach family from?

You can see how Schildbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schildbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schildbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schildbach families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schildbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schildbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schildbach 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 Schildbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schildbach. 43% of Schildbach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schildbach women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farm
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Schildbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Schildbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schildbach 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Schildbach. 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 175 military records available for the last name Schildbach. For the veterans among your Schildbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schildbach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schildbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schildbach in 1955 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schildbach 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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