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Schauwecker Family History

Schauwecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Schaubeck near Marbach (Württemberg).

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


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Where is the Schauwecker family from?

You can see how Schauwecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schauwecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schauwecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Schauwecker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schauwecker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schauwecker families in 1911.
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What did your Schauwecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schauwecker. 35% of Schauwecker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schauwecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schauwecker were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Schauwecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schauwecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schauwecker 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Schauwecker. 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 511 military records available for the last name Schauwecker. For the veterans among your Schauwecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schauwecker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schauwecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schauwecker in 1945 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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