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Schockley Family History

Schockley 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: Shockley, Chockley, Checkley, Hockley, Schickler, Stockley, Shackley

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Where is the Schockley family from?

You can see how Schockley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schockley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schockley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schockley families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schockley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schockley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schockley 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 Schockley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schockley. 26% of Schockley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schockley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schockley were Salesman and House 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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Schockley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schockley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schockley 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Schockley. 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 270 military records available for the last name Schockley. For the veterans among your Schockley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schockley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schockley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schockley in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schockley 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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