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Schuknecht Family History

Schuknecht Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a shoemaker's assistant from Middle High German schuoch ‘shoe’ + knecht ‘journeyman’ assistant’.

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


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Where is the Schuknecht family from?

You can see how Schuknecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuknecht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuknecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Schuknecht families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schuknecht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schuknecht families in 1880.
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What did your Schuknecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuknecht. 44% of Schuknecht men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schuknecht women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuknecht were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Schuknecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schuknecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuknecht 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Schuknecht. 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 474 military records available for the last name Schuknecht. For the veterans among your Schuknecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuknecht lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schuknecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schuknecht in 1955 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuknecht 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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