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Schemke Family History

Schemke 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: Schimke, Schenke, Schenk, Scheck, Schelle, Schuelke, Schenkel, Schnake, Schwebke, Schenker

281	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
18	Immigration Records
204	Census and Voter Lists
174	Member Trees

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Where is the Schemke family from?

You can see how Schemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schemke family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schemke's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Schemke families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemke 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 Schemke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 204 census records available for the last name Schemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Schemke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Schemke. For the veterans among your Schemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Schemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schemke in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

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Schemke Surname Meaning

Where is the Schemke family from?

What Schemke family records will you find?

What is the average Schemke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Schemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schemke in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

Schemke Family History

Schemke Surname Meaning

690 record(s) for Schemke

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Where is the Schemke family from?

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Passenger List

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Schemke Surname Meaning

690 record(s) for Schemke

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Where is the Schemke family from?

What Schemke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schemke family history

What is the average Schemke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schemke family tree

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