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Schwanke Family History

Schwanke Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Swaneke a pet form of Swane

from an ancient Germanic compound name formed with swana ‘swan’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Schwanke family from?

You can see how Schwanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwanke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwanke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwanke families in 1891.
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What did your Schwanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwanke. 43% of Schwanke men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Schwanke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwanke were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schwanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanke 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Schwanke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Schwanke. For the veterans among your Schwanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schwanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwanke in 1945 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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