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Schoeck Family History

Schoeck Name Meaning

German (Schöck): see Scheck

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


Similar surnames: Schock, Schieck, Schmeck, Schreck, Schneck, Schroeck, Scheck, Schoepf

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Where is the Schoeck family from?

You can see how Schoeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schoeck families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeck's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schoeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeck. 32% of Schoeck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schoeck women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeck were Mechanic and Cabdriver. .

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cabdriver
    34%
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What Schoeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeck 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Schoeck. 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 299 military records available for the last name Schoeck. For the veterans among your Schoeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeck lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schoeck in 1942 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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