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Schembeck Family History

Schembeck 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: Schoenbeck, Schmeck, Schember, Lembeck, Schmuck, Schieck, Scheck

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Where is the Schembeck family from?

You can see how Schembeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schembeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schembeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schembeck families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schembeck's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schembeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schembeck 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 Schembeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Schembeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Schembeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schembeck 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Schembeck. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schembeck. For the veterans among your Schembeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schembeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schembeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schembeck in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schembeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schembeck 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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