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Schkade Family History

Schkade Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Schkade family from?

You can see how Schkade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schkade family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schkade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schkade families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schkade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schkade families in 1911.
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What did your Schkade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schkade. 60% of Schkade 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Driller
    20%

What Schkade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Schkade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schkade 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schkade. 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 103 military records available for the last name Schkade. For the veterans among your Schkade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schkade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schkade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schkade in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schkade 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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