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Schilken Family History

Schilken 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: Schilke, Schilder, Schiller, Schiefen, Schildgen, Schicker, Schickel

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Where is the Schilken family from?

You can see how Schilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schilken families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schilken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schilken. 100% of Schilken men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Schilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schilken. 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 84 military records available for the last name Schilken. For the veterans among your Schilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schilken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schilken in 1963 was 87, and 22 in 2002.

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