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Schilen Family History

Schilen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schild, Schlein, Schuler, Schoen, Schilder, Schule, Schier, Schley

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Where is the Schilen family from?

You can see how Schilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schilen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schilen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Schilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schilen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Schilen. For the veterans among your Schilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Schilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schilen in 1971 was 85, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilen 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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