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Scheneck Family History

Scheneck 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: Schneck, Schoeneck, Schenck, Schenk, Schoenbeck, Schieck, Scheck

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Where is the Scheneck family from?

You can see how Scheneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheneck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scheneck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheneck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheneck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheneck 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 Scheneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheneck. 50% of Scheneck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scheneck women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Scheneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Scheneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheneck 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Scheneck. 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 171 military records available for the last name Scheneck. For the veterans among your Scheneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheneck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Scheneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Scheneck in 1963 was 71, and 56 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheneck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheneck 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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