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Schimbke Family History

Schimbke 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: Schimke, Schwebke, Schimek, Schielke, Schilke, Schinke, Schimmel

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Where is the Schimbke family from?

You can see how Schimbke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimbke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schimbke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Schimbke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimbke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schimbke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimbke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Schimbke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimbke 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schimbke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schimbke. For the veterans among your Schimbke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimbke lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Schimbke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schimbke in 1985 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimbke 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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