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Schuk Family History

Schuk 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: Schur, Schunk, Schul, Schuh, Schut, Schuck, Schum, Schub, Schug

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Where is the Schuk family from?

You can see how Schuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schuk family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuk's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schuk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuk. 18% of Schuk men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schuk women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuk were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuk 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Schuk. 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 428 military records available for the last name Schuk. For the veterans among your Schuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schuk in 1965 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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