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Schwank Family History

Schwank Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German swanc ‘lithe slender thin’ Middle Low German swank ‘fine dainty’.

Nickname for a fun loving person from Middle High German Middle Low German swanc swank ‘funny idea joke jest foolery’.

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


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Where is the Schwank family from?

You can see how Schwank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schwank families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwank's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwank families in 1891.
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What did your Schwank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwank. 100% of Schwank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwank 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Schwank. 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 862 military records available for the last name Schwank. For the veterans among your Schwank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwank lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schwank in 1962 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwank 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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