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Schiley Family History

Schiley 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: Schley, Schilly, Shiley, Chipley, Schild, Schuler, Schilder, Schule

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Where is the Schiley family from?

You can see how Schiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schiley families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schiley's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Schiley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiley 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 Schiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiley. 78% of Schiley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Schiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Schiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schiley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schiley. For the veterans among your Schiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Schiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schiley in 1960 was 60, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiley 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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