Origins of the Schenck surname

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    In 1921, most Schencks lived in london

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    1,200 Schenck Travel & migration records
    230 Schencks found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Schencks

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    Common female occupations for Schencks in 1921

    Brush Drawer

    3

    Housekeeper

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Adopted

    1

    Artist Painter

    1

    Common male occupations for Schencks in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    13

    Farm Hands

    12

    Fischermeister

    11

    Tinsmiths

    8

    Carpenters

    6

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