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Shoeck Family History

Shoeck 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: Shock, Hoeck, Sheck, Shreck, Schoeck, Heck, Stock, Hock, Speck

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Where is the Shoeck family from?

You can see how Shoeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoeck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Shoeck family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shoeck's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shoeck families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoeck 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 75 census records available for the last name Shoeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoeck 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shoeck. 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 Shoeck. For the veterans among your Shoeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoeck lifespan?

Average Shoeck life expectancy in 1984 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoeck 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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