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Schillig Family History

Schillig Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named near Wilhelmshaven. variant of Schilling

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


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Where is the Schillig family from?

You can see how Schillig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schillig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schillig families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schillig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schillig families in 1891.
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What did your Schillig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schillig. 30% of Schillig men worked as a Farming and 50% of Schillig women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schillig were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Schillig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schillig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillig 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Schillig. 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 307 military records available for the last name Schillig. For the veterans among your Schillig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schillig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schillig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schillig in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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