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Schills Family History

Schills 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: Schillo, Schilly, Schille, Schill, Achilles, Scholl, Schild, Scahill

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Where is the Schills family from?

You can see how Schills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schills family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schills families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Schills families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schills's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schills families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schills surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schills ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schills. 60% of Schills men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schills women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    60%
  • Manufacturer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Schills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schills 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Schills. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schills. For the veterans among your Schills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schills lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Schills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schills in 1972 was 71, and 83 in 1988.

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