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Sheckler Family History

Sheckler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheckler: occupational name for a maker of jackets especially of heavy jackets or coats.

From Middle High German schecke(l) ‘quilted (house)coat’.

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


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Where is the Sheckler family from?

You can see how Sheckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheckler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sheckler families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheckler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sheckler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheckler 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 Sheckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheckler. 21% of Sheckler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sheckler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheckler were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Sheckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sheckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheckler 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sheckler. 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 967 military records available for the last name Sheckler. For the veterans among your Sheckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheckler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sheckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sheckler in 1960 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheckler 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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