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Schwenneker Family History

Schwenneker 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: Schwenker, Schlenker, Schoenleber, Schwenger, Schenker, Schoenecker

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Where is the Schwenneker family from?

You can see how Schwenneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenneker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwenneker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Schwenneker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwenneker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schwenneker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwenneker 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 did your Schwenneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwenneker. 35% of Schwenneker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Schwenneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Schwenneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenneker 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schwenneker. 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 195 military records available for the last name Schwenneker. For the veterans among your Schwenneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenneker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schwenneker in 1963 was 87, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwenneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwenneker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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