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Sheckard Family History

Sheckard 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: Heckard, Spickard, Stockard, Sherrard, Sheard, Reckard, Shepard

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Where is the Sheckard family from?

You can see how Sheckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sheckard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheckard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheckard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckard 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 Sheckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheckard. 50% of Sheckard men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Sheckard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Sheckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sheckard. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sheckard. For the veterans among your Sheckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sheckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sheckard in 1963 was 79, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheckard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckard 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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