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Schetka Family History

Schetka 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: Schenk, Scheck, Schenke, Schena, Schatz, Shetty, Schei, Schuetz

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Where is the Schetka family from?

You can see how Schetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schetka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schetka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schetka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schetka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schetka 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 23 census records available for the last name Schetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schetka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schetka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schetka. For the veterans among your Schetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schetka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Schetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schetka in 1965 was 71, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schetka 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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