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Schenack Family History

Schenack Name 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: Schnack, Schenck, Schenk, Schaack, Scheck, Schack, Schnick, Schneck

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Where is the Schenack family from?

You can see how Schenack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schenack families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schenack's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schenack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenack. 100% of Schenack men worked as a Machine Hand. .

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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 1940

  • Machine Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Schenack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenack 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 Schenack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Schenack. For the veterans among your Schenack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenack lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Schenack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schenack in 1971 was 64, and 51 in 1999.

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