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Schemkes Family History

Schemkes 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, Schemmel, Schemmer, Schemel, Schimke, Schember

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schemkes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Schemkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemkes 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Schemkes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schemkes. For the veterans among your Schemkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Schemkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schemkes in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 1997.

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