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Schenck Family History

Schenck Surname Meaning

German Flemish and Dutch: variant of Schenk.

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


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Where is the Schenck family from?

You can see how Schenck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schenck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Schenck families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schenck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schenck families in 1891.
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What did your Schenck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Schenck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenck 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Schenck. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Schenck. For the veterans among your Schenck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenck lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schenck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schenck in 1948 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenck 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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