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Schanck Family History

Schanck Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schenk.

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


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Where is the Schanck family from?

You can see how Schanck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schanck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schanck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Schanck families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schanck's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Schanck families in 1911.
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What did your Schanck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schanck. 67% of Schanck men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schanck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schanck 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Schanck. 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 839 military records available for the last name Schanck. For the veterans among your Schanck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schanck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schanck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schanck in 1956 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schanck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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