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Schimek Family History

Schimek Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian Šimek (see Simek) and of their Polish cognate Szymek, which is from a pet form of the personal name Szymon (see Simon).

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


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Where is the Schimek family from?

You can see how Schimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Schimek family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schimek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schimek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimek 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 Schimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimek. 61% of Schimek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schimek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimek were Owner and Beauty Operator.

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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
    61%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • General Clerk
    23%
  • Beauty Operator
    23%

What Schimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimek 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Schimek. 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 505 military records available for the last name Schimek. For the veterans among your Schimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schimek in 1958 was 32, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimek 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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