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Schilke Name Meaning

North German: topographic name from a derivative of Middle Low German schilt ‘shield’ denoting a shape of the property. Germanized form of Sorbian Žyłka or Žyłko: nickname from a diminutive of Lower Sorbian žyła ‘vein; sinew’. Germanized form of Sorbian Šyłko: metonymic occupational name for a cobbler from a diminutive of Šyło ‘awl’ (see Schillo ). Germanized form of Polish Żyłka (see Zylka ) a cognate of 2 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schielke, Schinke, Schulke, Schimke, Schiele, Schicker, Schiek

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Where is the Schilke family from?

You can see how Schilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Schilke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 49% of all the recorded Schilke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schilke families in 1880.
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What did your Schilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilke. 22% of Schilke men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Schilke women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schilke were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilke 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Schilke. 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 574 military records available for the last name Schilke. For the veterans among your Schilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilke lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Schilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schilke in 1941 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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