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Schickling Family History

Schickling Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a trader from a diminutive of Schickler.

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


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Where is the Schickling family from?

You can see how Schickling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schickling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schickling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Schickling family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schickling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schickling families in 1911.
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What did your Schickling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schickling. 19% of Schickling men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schickling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schickling were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Schickling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schickling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schickling 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Schickling. 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 420 military records available for the last name Schickling. For the veterans among your Schickling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schickling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schickling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schickling in 1957 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schickling 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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