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Schillo Name Meaning

German (mainly Saarland): probably a variant of Schilli . Germanized form (variant of Schilo) of Sorbian Šyło (variant of Šydło) or Polish Szyło (variant of Szydło): from Lower Sorbian šydło Polish szydło ‘awl’ a metonymic occupational name for someone who used that instrument in his trade or for a cobbler.

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


Similar surnames: Scholl, Schild, Schelle, Schille, Schmoll, Schill, Spille, Melillo

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Where is the Schillo family from?

You can see how Schillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Schillo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schillo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schillo families in 1880.
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What did your Schillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schillo. 29% of Schillo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schillo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schillo were New Worker and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillo 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Schillo. 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 644 military records available for the last name Schillo. For the veterans among your Schillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schillo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schillo in 1962 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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