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Schueck Family History

Schueck 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: Schieck, Scheck, Schneck, Schuck, Schmeck, Schreck, Schoeck, Schenk

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Where is the Schueck family from?

You can see how Schueck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schueck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schueck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schueck families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schueck's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schueck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schueck 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 Schueck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schueck. 50% of Schueck men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Schueck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schueck were Labor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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What Schueck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schueck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schueck 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Schueck. 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 199 military records available for the last name Schueck. For the veterans among your Schueck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schueck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schueck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schueck in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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