Schilsky Family History

Schilsky Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schilly, Schelske, Shinsky, Schilke, Schild, Schalk, Schilder, Schieck, Schick, Schley

2,000 record(s) for Schilsky

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
42	Military Records
166	Immigration Records
288	Census and Voter Lists
450	Member Trees

Where is the Schilsky family from?

You can see how Schilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schilsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schilsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schilsky families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilsky. 50% of Schilsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schilsky women worked as a Machine operator.

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

Laborer

50%

Clerk

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Machine operator

100%

What Schilsky family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 288 census records available for the last name Schilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Schilsky. 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.

Military Records

There are 42 military records available for the last name Schilsky. For the veterans among your Schilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schilsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schilsky in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.