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Schorsch Family History

Schorsch Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized form of French Georges or from a French-influenced form of the German personal name Georg (see George).

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


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Where is the Schorsch family from?

You can see how Schorsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schorsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schorsch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schorsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schorsch families in 1891.
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What did your Schorsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schorsch. 35% of Schorsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schorsch women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schorsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schorsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorsch 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Schorsch. 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 496 military records available for the last name Schorsch. For the veterans among your Schorsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorsch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schorsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schorsch in 1956 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schorsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schorsch 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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