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Schenewerk Family History

Schenewerk 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: Schneier, Schenker, Scheerer, Chenevert, Schoeneberg, Scheeler

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Where is the Schenewerk family from?

You can see how Schenewerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenewerk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Schenewerk families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schenewerk's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schenewerk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenewerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenewerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenewerk. 50% of Schenewerk men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Iron Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Schenewerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenewerk 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 Schenewerk. 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 162 military records available for the last name Schenewerk. For the veterans among your Schenewerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenewerk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schenewerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schenewerk in 1967 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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