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Schnerk Family History

Schnerk 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: Schneck, Schenk, Scherf, Schnurr, Schnee, Scher, Schieck, Scheck

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Where is the Schnerk family from?

You can see how Schnerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnerk family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Schnerk families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnerk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schnerk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnerk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schnerk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Schnerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnerk 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schnerk. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schnerk. For the veterans among your Schnerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnerk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Schnerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schnerk in 1973 was 79, and 68 in 1990.

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