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Schreckinger Family History

Schreckinger 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: Schechinger, Schlesinger, Schreiner, Scherzinger, Seckinger

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Where is the Schreckinger family from?

You can see how Schreckinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreckinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schreckinger families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schreckinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schreckinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreckinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schreckinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schreckinger. 43% of Schreckinger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Bookeeper
    29%
  • Cutter
    29%
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What Schreckinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Schreckinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreckinger 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Schreckinger. 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 86 military records available for the last name Schreckinger. For the veterans among your Schreckinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreckinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schreckinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schreckinger in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 2002.

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