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Schimke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Šymk Šymko Šymka Šimko and Šimka: from a pet form of the personal name Lower Sorbian Šyman Upper Sorbian Šiman equivalents of Simon.

Germanized form of Czech Šimek (see Simek) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Schimke family from?

You can see how Schimke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schimke families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Schimke's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schimke families in 1880.
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What did your Schimke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schimke. 100% of Schimke men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schimke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimke 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Schimke. 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 786 military records available for the last name Schimke. For the veterans among your Schimke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schimke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schimke in 1957 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimke 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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