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Schielke Family History

Schielke Surname Meaning

North German: derivative of Schiel. Germanized form of Sorbian Žyłka Žyłko or Šyłko (see Schilke).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schielke family from?

You can see how Schielke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schielke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schielke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schielke family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schielke's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Schielke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schielke 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 Schielke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schielke. 50% of Schielke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schielke women worked as a Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Schielke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schielke 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Schielke. 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 345 military records available for the last name Schielke. For the veterans among your Schielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schielke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schielke in 1949 was 75, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schielke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schielke 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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