Schenckel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Schenckel

What does the name Schenckel mean?

The Schenckel family originated in Bavaria, Germany. As hereditary surnames were adopted in that area beginning in the 12th century, people were often identified by the kind of work they did. Schenckel is an occupational name for a cup bearer or server of wine. The name stems from the Old German word "scenko," which means "cup."

Early Origins of the Schenckel family

The surname Schenckel was first found in Bavaria, where this distinguished family established itself.

Early History of the Schenckel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schenckel research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1771, 1786, 1813, 1845 and 1885 are included under the topic Early Schenckel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schenckel Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Schenckel include Schenkel, Schenkell, Schenckel, Schaenkel, Schaenkell, Schanckel, Schankel, Schankell, Shankel, Shankell and many more.

Early Notables of the Schenckel family

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Schenckel migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Schenckel surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Schenckel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jonas Schenckel, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Cleovea Schenckel, aged 30, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1735 1
Jacob Schenckel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1735 1
Friederich Schenckel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Hans Georg Schenckel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
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Schenckel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Schenckel, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1847 1

Schenckel migration to Canada +

Schenckel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Elisabeth Schenckel, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Barbara Schenckel, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Caspar Schenckel, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)