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Schyling Family History

Schyling 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: Schilling, Schwing, Schelling, Schlink, Schooling, Schelin, Scherling

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schyling 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 32 census records available for the last name Schyling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schyling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schyling. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schyling. For the veterans among your Schyling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schyling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Schyling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schyling in 1973 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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