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Schilly Family History

Schilly Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schilli.

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


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Where is the Schilly family from?

You can see how Schilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schilly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schilly families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schilly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schilly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilly 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 Schilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schilly. 100% of Schilly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schilly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilly 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Schilly. 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 353 military records available for the last name Schilly. For the veterans among your Schilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schilly in 1952 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schilly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilly 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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