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Schekall Family History

Schekall 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: Schall, Schnall, Schell, Schwall, Schmall, Schaul, Scholl, Schalk

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Where is the Schekall family from?

You can see how Schekall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schekall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Schekall families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Schekall family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schekall's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schekall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schekall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schekall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schekall. 100% of Schekall men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Schekall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schekall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schekall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schekall. For the veterans among your Schekall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schekall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schekall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schekall in 1967 was 93, and 32 in 2003.

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