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Schrak Family History

Schrak 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: Schrank, Schrag, Schray, Schaak, Schram, Schrack, Schrad, Schenk

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Where is the Schrak family from?

You can see how Schrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schrak families living in Maryland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schrak's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Schrak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrak 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 191 census records available for the last name Schrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrak 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Schrak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schrak. For the veterans among your Schrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schrak in 1967 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrak 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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