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Schecker Family History

Schecker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schucker, Schenker, Schicker, Schecter, Scheckel, Schepker, Strecker

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Where is the Schecker family from?

You can see how Schecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schecker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schecker families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schecker 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 Schecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schecker. 27% of Schecker men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Schecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schecker were Chauffeur and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schecker 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Schecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Schecker. For the veterans among your Schecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schecker in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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