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Schuenke Name Meaning

German (Schünke): see Schunke .

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


Similar surnames: Schunke, Schwenke, Schenke, Schanke, Schuetze, Schwenk, Schoene

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Where is the Schuenke family from?

You can see how Schuenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuenke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schuenke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuenke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schuenke families in 1911.
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What did your Schuenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuenke. 28% of Schuenke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schuenke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuenke were Laborer and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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What Schuenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuenke 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Schuenke. 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 199 military records available for the last name Schuenke. For the veterans among your Schuenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuenke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schuenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schuenke in 1960 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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