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Sheckert Family History

Sheckert 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: Heckert, Sheckler, Specker, Beckert, Secker, Shecter, Swecker, Hecker

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Where is the Sheckert family from?

You can see how Sheckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Sheckert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sheckert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheckert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sheckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckert 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sheckert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheckert. For the veterans among your Sheckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckert lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheckert

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