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Shreck Family History

Shreck Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreck.

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


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Where is the Shreck family from?

You can see how Shreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shreck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shreck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shreck families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shreck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shreck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shreck 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 Shreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shreck. 23% of Shreck men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Shreck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shreck were Salesman and Helper In Home.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Helper In Home
    20%

What Shreck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shreck 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Shreck. 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 452 military records available for the last name Shreck. For the veterans among your Shreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shreck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shreck in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shreck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shreck 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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