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Schroeck Family History

Schroeck Surname Meaning

German (Schröck): see Schrock

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


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Where is the Schroeck family from?

You can see how Schroeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schroeck family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schroeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schroeck families in 1891.
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What did your Schroeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroeck. 14% of Schroeck men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schroeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroeck were Operator and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Schroeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schroeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroeck 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Schroeck. 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 319 military records available for the last name Schroeck. For the veterans among your Schroeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schroeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schroeck in 1961 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroeck 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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