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Schrenkel Family History

Schrenkel 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, Schlenker, Schrenk, Schenker, Schendel, Schwenker, Schinkel

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Where is the Schrenkel family from?

You can see how Schrenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrenkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schrenkel family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrenkel's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Schrenkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrenkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrenkel. 100% of Schrenkel men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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What Schrenkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Schrenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrenkel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Schrenkel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Schrenkel. For the veterans among your Schrenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrenkel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schrenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schrenkel in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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