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Schilg Family History

Schilg 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, Schill, Schilt, Schilz, Schilb, Child, Scholl, Schwing

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Where is the Schilg family from?

You can see how Schilg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schilg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Schilg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schilg's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Schilg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schilg. 100% of Schilg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Schilg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Schilg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilg 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schilg. 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 30 military records available for the last name Schilg. For the veterans among your Schilg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Schilg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schilg in 1971 was 81, and 72 in 1999.

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