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Schwack Family History

Schwack 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: Schaack, Schack, Schwark, Schlack, Schnack, Schrack, Schwank

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Where is the Schwack family from?

You can see how Schwack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schwack families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schwack's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwack 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 Schwack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwack. 25% of Schwack men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schwack women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwack were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Schwack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Schwack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwack 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Schwack. 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 108 military records available for the last name Schwack. For the veterans among your Schwack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Schwack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwack in 1965 was 88, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwack 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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