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Schenking Family History

Schenking 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: Schelling, Scheihing, Scherling, Scheuring, Schoening, Schenk

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Where is the Schenking family from?

You can see how Schenking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schenking family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schenking's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schenking families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Schenking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenking 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Schenking. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schenking. For the veterans among your Schenking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schenking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schenking in 1963 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schenking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schenking 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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