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Scheckenbach Family History

Scheckenbach 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: Schanzenbach, Schwebach, Achenbach, Schwarzenbach, Luckenbach

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Where is the Scheckenbach family from?

You can see how Scheckenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheckenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheckenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Scheckenbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheckenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scheckenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheckenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheckenbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scheckenbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Scheckenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheckenbach 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Scheckenbach. 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 402 military records available for the last name Scheckenbach. For the veterans among your Scheckenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheckenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Scheckenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scheckenbach in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 1997.

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