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Scenk Family History

Scenk 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: Schenk, Senk, Shenk, Shen, Wenk, Sens, Sheng, Seno, Sena, Penk

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Where is the Scenk family from?

You can see how Scenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scenk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Scenk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scenk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Scenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scenk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Scenk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Scenk. For the veterans among your Scenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scenk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scenk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scenk

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