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Schunke Family History

Schunke Surname Meaning

German (also Schünke): variant of Schunk Compare Schuenke. Germanized form of Sorbian Čunka (and possibly also of some other similar or like-sounding cognate):

Upper Sorbian nickname meaning ‘piglet’ derived from a luring call (compare Schunk) or borrowed from Czech čunka ‘she-piglet’.

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


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Where is the Schunke family from?

You can see how Schunke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schunke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schunke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schunke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schunke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schunke families in 1891.
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What did your Schunke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schunke. 17% of Schunke men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schunke women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schunke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schunke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schunke 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Schunke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schunke. For the veterans among your Schunke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schunke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schunke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schunke in 1957 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schunke 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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