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Schilb Name Meaning

German: variant of Schelb .

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


Similar surnames: Schilt, Schilz, Scheib, Schelb, Schill, Schuld, Schink, Schildt

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Where is the Schilb family from?

You can see how Schilb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Schilb families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Schilb's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schilb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schilb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilb. 54% of Schilb men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schilb women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schilb were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Schilb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Schilb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilb 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schilb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 397 military records available for the last name Schilb. For the veterans among your Schilb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schilb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schilb in 1963 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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