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Schieck Family History

Schieck Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for someone with a deformity from Middle High German schiec ‘crooked twisted’. Compare Sheek.

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


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Where is the Schieck family from?

You can see how Schieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Schieck families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Schieck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schieck families in 1880.
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What did your Schieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Biller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieck. 19% of Schieck men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schieck women worked as a Biller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schieck were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Biller
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Schieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieck 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Schieck. 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 691 military records available for the last name Schieck. For the veterans among your Schieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schieck in 1962 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schieck 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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