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Schilli Family History

Schilli Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: nickname for a cross-eyed (sometimes one-eyed) person Middle High German schiel.

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


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Where is the Schilli family from?

You can see how Schilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Schilli family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilli's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Schilli families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilli 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 Schilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilli. 29% of Schilli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schilli women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Schilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Schilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilli 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Schilli. 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 165 military records available for the last name Schilli. For the veterans among your Schilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schilli in 1965 was 51, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilli 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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