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Schillings Family History

Schillings Surname Meaning

German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dutch (Limburg): genitivized form of Schilling.

This surname is also found in Belgium.

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


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Where is the Schillings family from?

You can see how Schillings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schillings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Schillings families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schillings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schillings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schillings 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 Schillings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schillings. 38% of Schillings men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schillings women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schillings were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Schillings family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Schillings lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schillings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schillings in 1952 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schillings 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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