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Schwork Family History

Schwork 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: Schworm, Schork, Schwark, Schrock, Schorr, Schoor, Schwenk, Schwoch

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Where is the Schwork family from?

You can see how Schwork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwork family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwork family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schwork's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Schwork families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwork surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Schwork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwork 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schwork. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schwork. For the veterans among your Schwork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwork lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schwork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schwork in 1967 was 87, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwork 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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