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Schimko Family History

Schimko 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: Shimko, Schimke, Schick, Schink, Schillo, Schiro, Schiano, Schimpf

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Where is the Schimko family from?

You can see how Schimko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schimko families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schimko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schimko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimko 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 Schimko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Schimko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimko 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Schimko. 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 43 military records available for the last name Schimko. For the veterans among your Schimko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Schimko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schimko in 1971 was 80, and 77 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schimko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimko 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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