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Shrenk Family History

Shrenk 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: Schrenk, Shenk, Strenk, Shreck, Schenk, Shen, Streng, Sheng, Shreve

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Where is the Shrenk family from?

You can see how Shrenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrenk family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrenk's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrenk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrenk. 100% of Shrenk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shrenk women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Shrenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Shrenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrenk 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shrenk. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shrenk. For the veterans among your Shrenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrenk lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Shrenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shrenk in 1971 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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