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Schillin Family History

Schillin 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: Schilling, Schillig, Schellin, Schlein, Schelling, Shilling, Schiller

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Where is the Schillin family from?

You can see how Schillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schillin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schillin families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schillin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schillin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schillin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schillin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Schillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Schillin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schillin. For the veterans among your Schillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schillin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schillin in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

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