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Schenker Family History

Schenker Name Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tavernkeeper Middle High German schenker German Schenker ‘tavernkeeper’.

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


Similar surnames: Schenkel, Schlenker, Schenk, Scheiner, Scheuer, Scherzer, Scherber

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Where is the Schenker family from?

You can see how Schenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schenker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schenker families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schenker's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schenker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schenker. 19% of Schenker men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Schenker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schenker were Operator and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schenker 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schenker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schenker. For the veterans among your Schenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schenker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schenker in 1958 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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