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Shenker Family History

Shenker Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shenk with the addition of the German or Yiddish agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Secker, Schenker, Sherer, Sieker, Senger, Spencer, Saenger, Shermer

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Where is the Shenker family from?

You can see how Shenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shenker families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shenker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shenker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shenker. 79% of Shenker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    22%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenker 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Shenker. 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 397 military records available for the last name Shenker. For the veterans among your Shenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shenker in 1952 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

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