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Schenkel Family History

Schenkel Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a butcher or a nickname for someone with long or otherwise notable legs.

It is derived from Middle High German schenkel, Middle Dutch schenkel, and schinkel, meaning ‘thigh’ or ‘lower leg’.

Additionally, the German term Schenkel specifically translates to ‘thigh’.

This name reflects the occupation of butchery or a physical characteristic related to leg length.

Overall, it highlights the significance of body attributes or professional roles in naming conventions.

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


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You can see how Schenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schenkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Schenkel families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schenkel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schenkel families in 1891.
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What did your Schenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schenkel. 100% of Schenkel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenkel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schenkel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schenkel. For the veterans among your Schenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenkel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schenkel in 1945 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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