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Schiks Family History

Schiks 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: Schild, Schiff, Schick, Schier, Schink, Schiro, Schied, Schibi

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Where is the Schiks family from?

You can see how Schiks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schiks family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiks's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schiks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiks ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schiks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiks 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Schiks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schiks. For the veterans among your Schiks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiks lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Schiks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schiks in 1975 was 86, and 81 in 2002.

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