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Schilz Family History

Schilz Surname Meaning

German (Palatinate and Mosel region): from a pet form of the personal name Ägilius a variant of Ägidius from Latin Aegidius (see Giles). The German name developed via the French variant Gilles.

Compare Shiltz Germanized form of Slovenian Šilc (see Shiltz).

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


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Where is the Schilz family from?

You can see how Schilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Schilz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schilz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilz 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 Schilz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schilz. 30% of Schilz men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schilz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schilz were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Schilz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilz 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Schilz. 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 633 military records available for the last name Schilz. For the veterans among your Schilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schilz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schilz in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilz 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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