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Schreckengost Family History

Schreckengost Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreckengast: from Middle High German schreck (imperative of schrecken ‘to frighten’) + den gast ‘the guest’ presumably a nickname for an unfriendly innkeeper.

The surname Schreckengast is virtually non-existing in Germany.

Compare Schrecengost Schrecongost and Shreckengost.

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


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Where is the Schreckengost family from?

You can see how Schreckengost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreckengost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreckengost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schreckengost family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreckengost's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schreckengost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreckengost 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 Schreckengost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schreckengost. 49% of Schreckengost men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Schreckengost women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schreckengost were Labor 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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%

What Schreckengost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schreckengost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreckengost 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Schreckengost. 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 705 military records available for the last name Schreckengost. For the veterans among your Schreckengost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreckengost lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Schreckengost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schreckengost in 2001 was 57, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreckengost 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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