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Schoechert Family History

Schoechert 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: Schoenherr, Schochet, Schaecher, Schuchert, Schlecht, Schacher

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Where is the Schoechert family from?

You can see how Schoechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoechert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoechert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Schoechert families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoechert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoechert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoechert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoechert. 34% of Schoechert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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What Schoechert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Schoechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoechert 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schoechert. 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 33 military records available for the last name Schoechert. For the veterans among your Schoechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoechert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schoechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schoechert in 1966 was 82, and 90 in 2002.

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