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Schelke Family History

Schelke Name 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: Schelle, Schuelke, Schelske, Schielke, Schilke, Schenke, Schulke

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Where is the Schelke family from?

You can see how Schelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schelke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schelke families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schelke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schelke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schelke. 43% of Schelke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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What Schelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Schelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelke 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Schelke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Schelke. For the veterans among your Schelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schelke in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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