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Schwake Family History

Schwake Surname Meaning

North German: status name for someone of low social standing or inadequate means from Middle Low German swak ‘poor humble’.

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


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Where is the Schwake family from?

You can see how Schwake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwake family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwake's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Schwake families in 1891.
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What did your Schwake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwake. 28% of Schwake men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schwake women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwake were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwake 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Schwake. 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 532 military records available for the last name Schwake. For the veterans among your Schwake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwake lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schwake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwake in 1959 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwake 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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