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Shenkenberger Family History

Shenkenberger 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: Shellenberger, Rinkenberger, Shallenberger, Schoenenberger

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Where is the Shenkenberger family from?

You can see how Shenkenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenkenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenkenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shenkenberger families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shenkenberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shenkenberger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Shenkenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenkenberger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shenkenberger. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Shenkenberger. For the veterans among your Shenkenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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