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Schake Family History

Schake Surname Meaning

North German: probably a variant of Schaake which in turn is a variant of Schaak (see Schaack).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schake family from?

You can see how Schake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schake families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schake's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schake families in 1891.
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What did your Schake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schake. 28% of Schake men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schake women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schake were Machinist and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schake 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Schake. 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 204 military records available for the last name Schake. For the veterans among your Schake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schake lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schake in 1942 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schake 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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