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Schenkhuizen Family History

Schenkhuizen Surname 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: Venhuizen, Schenkel, Schenker, Schenkman, Dykhuizen, Veldhuizen

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schenkhuizen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenkhuizen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schenkhuizen. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schenkhuizen. For the veterans among your Schenkhuizen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenkhuizen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Schenkhuizen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schenkhuizen in 1976 was 53, and 95 in 2002.

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