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Schockelt Family History

Schockelt 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: Schickel, Schochet, Scheckel, Cockett, Crockett, Schenkel, Schofield

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Where is the Schockelt family from?

You can see how Schockelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schockelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schockelt families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schockelt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schockelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schockelt 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 26 census records available for the last name Schockelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schockelt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Schockelt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schockelt. For the veterans among your Schockelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schockelt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Schockelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schockelt in 1975 was 78, and 59 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schockelt 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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