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Schille Family History

Schille Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Schille near the river Leine.

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


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You can see how Schille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schille families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schille's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schille families in 1911.
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What did your Schille ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schille. 100% of Schille men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schille 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Schille. 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 609 military records available for the last name Schille. For the veterans among your Schille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schille lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schille in 1962 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schille 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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