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Schinke Family History

Schinke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schink.

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


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Where is the Schinke family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schinke. 34% of Schinke men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Schinke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schinke were Farm and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • File Clerk
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Schinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinke 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Schinke. 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 682 military records available for the last name Schinke. For the veterans among your Schinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schinke in 1962 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schinke 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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