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Schenewark Family History

Schenewark 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: Schwark, Schenk, Scheuer, Scheiner, Scherer, Scheunemann, Scheer

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Where is the Schenewark family from?

You can see how Schenewark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenewark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenewark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schenewark families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenewark's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schenewark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenewark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenewark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenewark. 43% of Schenewark men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Yard Man
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Schenewark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenewark 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Schenewark. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schenewark. For the veterans among your Schenewark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenewark lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schenewark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schenewark in 1967 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

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