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Schenbeck Family History

Schenbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Schneck, Schoeneck, Schwanbeck, Schenck, Schenk

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Where is the Schenbeck family from?

You can see how Schenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenbeck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schenbeck families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenbeck's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schenbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Schenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenbeck 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schenbeck. 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 131 military records available for the last name Schenbeck. For the veterans among your Schenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schenbeck in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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