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Schiek Family History

Schiek Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schieck.

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


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Where is the Schiek family from?

You can see how Schiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Schiek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schiek families in 1911.
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What did your Schiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiek. 24% of Schiek men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Schiek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiek were Machinist and Domestic.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Domestic
    34%

What Schiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiek 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Schiek. 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 382 military records available for the last name Schiek. For the veterans among your Schiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schiek in 1958 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiek 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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