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Schilmiller Family History

Schilmiller 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: Steinmiller, Schiller, Schillinger, Schimmoeller, Schneller, Schimmer

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Where is the Schilmiller family from?

You can see how Schilmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilmiller families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schilmiller families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schilmiller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schilmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilmiller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Schilmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilmiller 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schilmiller. 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 17 military records available for the last name Schilmiller. For the veterans among your Schilmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilmiller lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Schilmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schilmiller in 1972 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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