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Schulkin Family History

Schulkin 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: Shulkin, Schlein, Schulman, Schelin, Culkin, Schellin, Schulten

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Where is the Schulkin family from?

You can see how Schulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schulkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schulkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schulkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schulkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schulkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schulkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schulkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schulkin. 25% of Schulkin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Schulkin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schulkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Schulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schulkin 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Schulkin. 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 112 military records available for the last name Schulkin. For the veterans among your Schulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schulkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schulkin in 1963 was 63, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schulkin 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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