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Schaake Family History

Schaake Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schaak (see Schaack ).

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


Similar surnames: Schake, Schaak, Schanke, Schlake, Shaak, Schnake, Schwake, Schave

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Where is the Schaake family from?

You can see how Schaake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schaake families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schaake's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schaake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaake. 55% of Schaake men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schaake women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaake were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaake 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Schaake. 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 365 military records available for the last name Schaake. For the veterans among your Schaake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaake lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schaake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schaake in 1959 was 58, and 54 in 2004.

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