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Schenkelberg Family History

Schenkelberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called in the Westerwald area.

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


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Where is the Schenkelberg family from?

You can see how Schenkelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenkelberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenkelberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schenkelberg families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schenkelberg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schenkelberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schenkelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schenkelberg. 100% of Schenkelberg women worked as a Housewife.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schenkelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Schenkelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenkelberg 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Schenkelberg. 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 181 military records available for the last name Schenkelberg. For the veterans among your Schenkelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenkelberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schenkelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schenkelberg in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenkelberg 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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