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Schilstra Family History

Schilstra 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: Schilder, Schiller, Schiltz, Spoelstra, Schildt, Schirra, Schilt

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Where is the Schilstra family from?

You can see how Schilstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schilstra families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schilstra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schilstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilstra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milk Route
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Schilstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilstra 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Schilstra. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schilstra. For the veterans among your Schilstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilstra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schilstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schilstra in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

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