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Schencker Family History

Schencker 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: Schenker, Schlenker, Schlicker, Schenkel, Schucker, Schricker

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Where is the Schencker family from?

You can see how Schencker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schencker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schencker families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schencker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schencker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schencker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Schencker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schencker 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Schencker. 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 66 military records available for the last name Schencker. For the veterans among your Schencker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schencker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Schencker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schencker in 1960 was 58, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schencker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schencker 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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