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Schilt Family History

Schilt Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schild

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


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Where is the Schilt family from?

You can see how Schilt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schilt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Schilt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schilt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schilt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilt. 37% of Schilt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schilt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schilt were Rancher and Owner.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Rancher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

What Schilt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schilt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilt 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Schilt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schilt. For the veterans among your Schilt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schilt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schilt in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schilt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilt 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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