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Schosek Family History

Schosek 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: Schoen, Scholer, Scholes, Schomer, Schock, Schober, Schofer, Schork

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Where is the Schosek family from?

You can see how Schosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schosek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schosek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schosek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schosek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schosek 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 Schosek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schosek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Schosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schosek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schosek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schosek. For the veterans among your Schosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schosek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schosek in 1964 was 72, and 30 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schosek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schosek 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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