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Schrecengost Family History

Schrecengost Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreckengast (see Schreckengost).

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


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Where is the Schrecengost family from?

You can see how Schrecengost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrecengost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrecengost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 111 Schrecengost families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrecengost's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schrecengost families in 1880.
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What did your Schrecengost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrecengost. 43% of Schrecengost men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schrecengost women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrecengost were Farmer and Salesgirl.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Salesgirl
    11%

What Schrecengost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrecengost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrecengost 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Schrecengost. 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 834 military records available for the last name Schrecengost. For the veterans among your Schrecengost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrecengost lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schrecengost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schrecengost in 1948 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrecengost 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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