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Schenke Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Schenk .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schanke, Schuenke, Schenk, Schenkel, Schunke, Schinke, Schank, Schink

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Where is the Schenke family from?

You can see how Schenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schenke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schenke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schenke. 24% of Schenke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schenke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schenke were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenke 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Schenke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schenke. For the veterans among your Schenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schenke in 1962 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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