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Schwacke Family History

Schwacke 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: Schwanke, Schwake, Schaack, Schnake, Schack, Schwebke, Schwalbe

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Where is the Schwacke family from?

You can see how Schwacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwacke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwacke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schwacke families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schwacke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwacke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwacke 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 Schwacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwacke. 34% of Schwacke men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Schwacke women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Schwacke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Schwacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwacke 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Schwacke. 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 160 military records available for the last name Schwacke. For the veterans among your Schwacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwacke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwacke in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwacke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwacke 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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