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Schrock Name Meaning

German: variant of Schrag and in North America (also) an altered form of this especially of the name of Swiss German origin. It is most common in IN and OH. German (Schröck): variant of Schreck . German (Schröck): habitational name from any of the places called Schröck near Marburg (Hesse) and in Bavaria. Germanized form of Sorbian Sroka ‘magpie’ and Škrok ‘spruce’ (see Skroch ). German: possibly also a habitational name from Schrocko in eastern Germany of Slavic origin. Compare Shrock .

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


Similar surnames: Schrick, Schack, Schlick, Schwoch, Schaack, Chock, Srock, Schmock

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Where is the Schrock family from?

You can see how Schrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Schrock families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schrock's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Schrock families in 1911.
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What did your Schrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrock. 29% of Schrock men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Schrock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrock were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Schrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrock 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Schrock. 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 Schrock. For the veterans among your Schrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrock lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schrock in 1944 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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