This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shenker family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shenker Family History

Shenker Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shenk with the addition of the German or Yiddish agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shenker family from?

You can see how Shenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Shenker families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shenker's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shenker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shenker. 26% of Shenker men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Shenker women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shenker were Clerk and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Shenker | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Shenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Shenker

Passenger Lists

There are 767 immigration records available for the last name Shenker. 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.

View all Shenker immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 397 military records available for the last name Shenker. For the veterans among your Shenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shenker military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shenker family history

Discover More

What is the average Shenker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shenker in 1952 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenker 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shenker family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial