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Schesack Family History

Schesack Surname 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: Schaack, Scheck, Schack, Schlack, Schnack, Schrack, Schenck, Schenk

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Where is the Schesack family from?

You can see how Schesack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schesack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schesack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schesack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schesack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schesack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schesack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Schesack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schesack 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 immigration records available for the last name Schesack. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schesack. For the veterans among your Schesack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schesack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Schesack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schesack in 1966 was 89, and 86 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schesack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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