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Schoker Family History

Schoker 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: Scholer, Schomer, Schober, Schofer, Schoer, Schmoker, Schorer

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Where is the Schoker family from?

You can see how Schoker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schoker families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schoker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schoker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoker 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 69 census records available for the last name Schoker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schoker. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schoker. For the veterans among your Schoker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoker 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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