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Schank Family History

Schank Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schenk and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Americanized form of Dutch Schenk.

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


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Where is the Schank family from?

You can see how Schank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schank families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schank 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 Schank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schank. 18% of Schank men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Schank women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schank were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Schank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Schank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schank 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schank. 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 Schank. For the veterans among your Schank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schank lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1950. The average life expectancy for Schank in 1949 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schank 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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