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Schenken Family History

Schenken 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: Schenkel, Schenker, Schenke, Schenk, Schlenker, Schendel, Schenkman

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Where is the Schenken family from?

You can see how Schenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schenken families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Schenken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schenken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenken. 58% of Schenken men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Schenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenken 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Schenken. 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 578 military records available for the last name Schenken. For the veterans among your Schenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schenken in 1962 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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