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Shreckengost Family History

Shreckengost 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 Shreckengost family from?

You can see how Shreckengost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shreckengost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shreckengost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shreckengost family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shreckengost's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shreckengost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shreckengost 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 Shreckengost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shreckengost. 55% of Shreckengost men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shreckengost women worked as a Maid.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Coal Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Shreckengost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shreckengost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shreckengost 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shreckengost. 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 325 military records available for the last name Shreckengost. For the veterans among your Shreckengost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shreckengost lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shreckengost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shreckengost in 1962 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

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