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Schilf Family History

Schilf 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: Schild, Schiff, Schill, Schilt, Schilz, Schilb, Child, Scholl, Scherf

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Where is the Schilf family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilf. 39% of Schilf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schilf women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schilf were Shipping Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Schilf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Schilf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilf 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Schilf. 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 100 military records available for the last name Schilf. For the veterans among your Schilf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schilf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schilf in 1966 was 62, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schilf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilf 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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