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Schelske Family History

Schelske Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): nickname derived from a Slavic word such as Czech selský meaning ‘rustic’ or ‘boorish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schuelke, Schimke, Schminke, Schelb, Schule, Schenkel, Schulte

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Where is the Schelske family from?

You can see how Schelske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schelske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schelske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Schelske families living in South Dakota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schelske's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Schelske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schelske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schelske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schelske. 56% of Schelske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schelske women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schelske 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Schelske. 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 186 military records available for the last name Schelske. For the veterans among your Schelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schelske lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schelske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schelske in 1962 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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