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Schifko Family History

Schifko 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: Schiff, Schick, Schink, Schillo, Schiro, Schiano, Shimko, Schifano

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Where is the Schifko family from?

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

What did your Schifko ancestors do for a living?

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

What Schifko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schifko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schifko 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schifko. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schifko. For the veterans among your Schifko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schifko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Schifko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schifko in 1973 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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