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Schenke Family History

Schenke Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schenk.

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


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Where is the Schenke family from?

You can see how Schenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schenke family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenke's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Schenke families in 1891.
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What did your Schenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schenke. 100% of Schenke men worked as a Motor Engineer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenke 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Schenke. 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 Schenke. For the veterans among your Schenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schenke in 1962 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenke 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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