Schillinger Family History

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Schillinger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called Schilling or Schillingen (see Schilling 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schilling, Schlinger, Schwinger, Hollinger, Schwaninger, Hellinger

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Schillinger Family Origin

Where is the Schillinger family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Schillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schillinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schillinger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schillinger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schillinger's in the USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Schillinger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schillinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Schillinger Family Occupations

    What did your Schillinger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Schillinger family was Boiler Maker. Farmer, Laborer and Baker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Schillinger. The most common Schillinger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Schillinger's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      23%

    • Laborer

      13%

    • Baker

      5%

    • Boiler Maker

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schillinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Schillinger Historical Records

    What Schillinger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schillinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Schillinger

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schillinger. 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 Card

    There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Schillinger. For the veterans among your Schillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Schillinger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Schillinger lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schillinger in 1944 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schillinger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schillinger 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.

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