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

Where is the Schimek family from?

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You can see how Schimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimek families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schimek family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimek's in the UK. Hampshire had the highest population of Schimek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schimek Family Occupations

What did your Schimek ancestors do for a living?

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

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  • Farmer

    63%

  • Farming

    13%

  • Keeps House

    13%

  • Wood & Coal Dealer

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schimek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Schimek Historical Records

What Schimek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 551 immigration records available for the last name Schimek. 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 Card

There are 505 military records available for the last name Schimek. For the veterans among your Schimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schimek Life Expectancy

What is the average Schimek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schimek in 1958 was 32, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimek 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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