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Shrock Family History

Shrock Name Meaning

Americanized form of Schrock a surname of Swiss German and German origin. It is most common in IN and OH.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shreck, Shock, Shryock, Shuck, Shack, Hoock, Shonk, Crock, Schroeck

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Where is the Shrock family from?

You can see how Shrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Shrock families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shrock's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shrock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrock 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 Shrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrock. 27% of Shrock men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Shrock women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrock were Farming and Secretary. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrock 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Shrock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shrock. For the veterans among your Shrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrock lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shrock in 1952 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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