Schimek Family History

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Schimek Name Meaning

Germanized spelling of a Slavic pet form of the personal name Simon (e.g. Czech Šimek).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shimek, Simek, Schimke, Schimmel, Schick, Scime, Scheibel, Schier

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Schimek Family Origin

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Schimek Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    63%

  • Farming

    13%

  • Keeps House

    13%

  • Wood & Coal Dealer

    13%

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In 1880, the most common Schimek occupation in the USA was Farmer. 63% of Schimek's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Schimek family was Wood & Coal Dealer. Farmer, Farming and Keeps House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Schimek.

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Schimek Historical Records

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Schimek Life Expectancy

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