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Schurk Family History

Schurk 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: Schur, Schunk, Schurr, Schuck, Schurz, Schork, Schenk, Scherf

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Where is the Schurk family from?

You can see how Schurk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schurk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schurk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schurk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schurk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schurk 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 Schurk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schurk. 21% of Schurk men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Schurk women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schurk were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Dressmaker
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Schurk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schurk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurk 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Schurk. 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 244 military records available for the last name Schurk. For the veterans among your Schurk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Schurk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schurk in 1960 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schurk 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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