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Schilleman Family History

Schilleman 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: Schieman, Hilleman, Hillman, Schiffman, Silliman, Schlotman, Shireman

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Where is the Schilleman family from?

You can see how Schilleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilleman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schilleman families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schilleman's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schilleman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schilleman. 67% of Schilleman 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
    67%
  • Attendant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Schilleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilleman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Schilleman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Schilleman. For the veterans among your Schilleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilleman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Schilleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schilleman in 1970 was 91, and 85 in 2003.

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