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Schwenk Family History

Schwenk Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Schwanke.

South German (mainly Württemberg, Silesia, and Bavaria): from Middle High German swenken ‘to swing back and forth, sling’, apparently a nickname referring to a person's gait.

Compare Swenk and Swink.

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


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Where is the Schwenk family from?

You can see how Schwenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Schwenk families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schwenk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwenk families in 1891.
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What did your Schwenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schwenk. 100% of Schwenk men worked as a Baker and 100% of Schwenk women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Schwenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenk 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwenk. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schwenk. For the veterans among your Schwenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwenk in 1943 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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