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Skenker Family History

Skenker 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: Shenker, Skender, Slenker, Kerker, Kenkel, Kenner, Kinker, Boenker

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Where is the Skenker family from?

You can see how Skenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skenker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Skenker families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Skenker's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Skenker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skenker 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 24 census records available for the last name Skenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skenker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Skenker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Skenker. For the veterans among your Skenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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