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Schrack Family History

Schrack Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schrock.

Americanized form of German or Swiss German Schreck, Schrag or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Schrack family from?

You can see how Schrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Schrack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Schrack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrack 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 Schrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrack. 23% of Schrack men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Schrack women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrack were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Schrack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrack 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Schrack. 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 868 military records available for the last name Schrack. For the veterans among your Schrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrack lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schrack in 1951 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrack 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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