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Scheckel Family History

Scheckel Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Scheck.

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


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Where is the Scheckel family from?

You can see how Scheckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Scheckel families living in Iowa. This was about 95% of all the recorded Scheckel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scheckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheckel 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 Scheckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheckel. 58% of Scheckel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scheckel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheckel were Clerk and Office Work.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Gen House Work
    34%
  • Office Work
    34%

What Scheckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheckel 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Scheckel. 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 166 military records available for the last name Scheckel. For the veterans among your Scheckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheckel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scheckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scheckel in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheckel 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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