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Schillage Family History

Schillage 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: Schille, Schillig, Schillaci, Schrage, Schilling, Spillane, Schlager

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Where is the Schillage family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schillage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schillage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schillage. 100% of Schillage 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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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Schillage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillage 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schillage. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schillage. For the veterans among your Schillage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schillage lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Schillage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schillage in 1972 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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