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Schockett Family History

Schockett 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: Cockett, Crockett, Stockett, Schochet, Hockett, Shackett, Hackett

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Where is the Schockett family from?

You can see how Schockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schockett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schockett families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schockett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schockett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schockett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schockett. 60% of Schockett men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%

What Schockett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Schockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schockett 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schockett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schockett. For the veterans among your Schockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schockett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schockett in 1961 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schockett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schockett 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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