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Shach Family History

Shach Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shah, Schach, Hach, Stach, Spach, Thach, Shack, Shan, Bach, Sachs

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Where is the Shach family from?

You can see how Shach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Shach families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Shach's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Shach families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Shach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shach. 50% of Shach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shach women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Core Maker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Shach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shach 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shach. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shach. For the veterans among your Shach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Shach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shach in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shach 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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