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Schimkola Family History

Schimkola 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: Schimmel, Schmoll, Shimko, Schickel, Shimoda, Schimel, Schimke

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What did your Schimkola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schimkola. 100% of Schimkola men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Schimkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimkola 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Schimkola. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schimkola. For the veterans among your Schimkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimkola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schimkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schimkola in 1967 was 73, and 86 in 2000.

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