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Schackman Family History

Schackman 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: Schuckman, Hackman, Schatzman, Schenkman, Schuchman, Sackman

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Where is the Schackman family from?

You can see how Schackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schackman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schackman families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schackman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schackman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schackman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schackman. 18% of Schackman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schackman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schackman were Farmer and Cook. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schackman 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Schackman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Schackman. For the veterans among your Schackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schackman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schackman in 1962 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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