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Schrecongost Family History

Schrecongost Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreckengast (see Schreckengost).

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


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Where is the Schrecongost family from?

You can see how Schrecongost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrecongost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrecongost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Schrecongost families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrecongost's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrecongost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrecongost 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 Schrecongost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrecongost. 25% of Schrecongost men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Schrecongost women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrecongost were Clerk and 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
    25%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Schrecongost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schrecongost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrecongost 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Schrecongost. 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 362 military records available for the last name Schrecongost. For the veterans among your Schrecongost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrecongost lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schrecongost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schrecongost in 1956 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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