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Schreck Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German schrecken ‘to jump’ or ‘to frighten’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Shreck .

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


Similar surnames: Schrick, Schneck, Schieck, Schmeck, Schrenk, Scheck, Schick, Schlenk

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Where is the Schreck family from?

You can see how Schreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Schreck families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schreck's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schreck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schreck. 13% of Schreck men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Schreck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schreck were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Schreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreck 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schreck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Schreck. For the veterans among your Schreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schreck in 1953 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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