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Schechinger Family History

Schechinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Schechingen near Schwäbisch-Gmünd (Württemberg).

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


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Where is the Schechinger family from?

You can see how Schechinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schechinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schechinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schechinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schechinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schechinger families in 1880.
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What did your Schechinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schechinger. 38% of Schechinger men worked as a Labor and 100% of Schechinger women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Schechinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Schechinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schechinger 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Schechinger. 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 277 military records available for the last name Schechinger. For the veterans among your Schechinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schechinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schechinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schechinger in 1956 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schechinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schechinger 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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