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Schoetker Family History

Schoetker 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: Schetter, Schlenker, Schoeder, Schoeller, Schoemer, Schoettler

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Where is the Schoetker family from?

You can see how Schoetker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoetker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoetker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schoetker families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schoetker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schoetker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoetker 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 Schoetker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoetker. 100% of Schoetker men worked as a Painter Contractor.

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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

  • Painter Contractor
    100%

What Schoetker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Schoetker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoetker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schoetker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schoetker. For the veterans among your Schoetker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoetker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Schoetker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schoetker in 1971 was 76, and 51 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoetker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoetker 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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