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Schenick Family History

Schenick 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: Schnick, Schenck, Schenk, Schlick, Senick, Schrick, Chernick, Scheck

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Where is the Schenick family from?

You can see how Schenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schenick families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Schenick's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenick. 60% of Schenick men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Schenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenick 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Schenick. 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 29 military records available for the last name Schenick. For the veterans among your Schenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Schenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schenick in 1966 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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