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Schihl Family History

Schihl 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: Schill, Schiel, Schaul, Scholl, Schild, Schaal, Schiff, Schick

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Where is the Schihl family from?

You can see how Schihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schihl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schihl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Schihl families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schihl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schihl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schihl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schihl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Schihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Schihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schihl 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schihl. 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 65 military records available for the last name Schihl. For the veterans among your Schihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schihl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schihl in 1965 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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