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Schock Name Meaning

German (Schöck): variant of Scheck German and Dutch: from Middle High German schoc Middle Dutch schoc ‘pile heap stack’. This surname is very rare in the Netherlands. Compare Schoch

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


Similar surnames: Schoch, Scheck, Schick, Scholl, Hock, Schmock, Schenk, Schorr, Schoof

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Where is the Schock family from?

You can see how Schock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Schock families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schock's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schock. 58% of Schock men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Farmers Son
    27%
  • Labourer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Schock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Schock. For the veterans among your Schock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schock lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schock in 1952 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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