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Scheckler Family History

Scheckler 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: Sheckler, Schickler, Checkley, Seckler, Heckler, Steckler, Scheidler

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Where is the Scheckler family from?

You can see how Scheckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheckler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Scheckler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scheckler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheckler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheckler. 35% of Scheckler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scheckler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheckler were Plumber and Packer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
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What Scheckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheckler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Scheckler. 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 136 military records available for the last name Scheckler. For the veterans among your Scheckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheckler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scheckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scheckler in 1959 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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