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Schukay Family History

Schukay 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: Schuman, Schray, Schultz, Schaar, Schur, Schuetz, Schwab, Chupka

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Where is the Schukay family from?

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

What did your Schukay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Schukay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schukay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schukay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schukay. For the veterans among your Schukay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schukay lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Schukay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schukay in 1957 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

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