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Schmenk Family History

Schmenk Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Schmenk family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schmenk. 41% of Schmenk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schmenk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schmenk were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Schmenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Schmenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schmenk 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Schmenk. 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 144 military records available for the last name Schmenk. For the veterans among your Schmenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schmenk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schmenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schmenk in 1955 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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