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Schillawski Family History

Schillawski 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: Schimanski, Schillaci, Stanislawski, Chmielewski, Bielawski, Schinasi

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Where is the Schillawski family from?

You can see how Schillawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schillawski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schillawski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schillawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schillawski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Schillawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillawski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schillawski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schillawski. For the veterans among your Schillawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schillawski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Schillawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schillawski in 1968 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schillawski 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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