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Schellinger Family History

Schellinger Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Schillinger.

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


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Where is the Schellinger family from?

You can see how Schellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schellinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Schellinger families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schellinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schellinger families in 1911.
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What did your Schellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schellinger. 15% of Schellinger men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Schellinger women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schellinger were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Schellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schellinger 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Schellinger. 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 610 military records available for the last name Schellinger. For the veterans among your Schellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schellinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Schellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schellinger in 1947 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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