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Schook Family History

Schook Surname Meaning

Altered form of Schuck.

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


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Where is the Schook family from?

You can see how Schook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schook families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schook's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schook families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schook 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 Schook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schook. 28% of Schook men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Schook women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schook were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Schook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schook 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Schook. 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 389 military records available for the last name Schook. For the veterans among your Schook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schook lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Schook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schook in 1956 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schook 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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