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Schwankhaus Family History

Schwankhaus 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: Schwantes, Schwanke, Schoenhals, Schwank, Shankar, Schoenthal

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Where is the Schwankhaus family from?

You can see how Schwankhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwankhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwankhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schwankhaus families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwankhaus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwankhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwankhaus 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 Schwankhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwankhaus. 100% of Schwankhaus men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Schwankhaus women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • House Girl
    29%

What Schwankhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Schwankhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwankhaus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schwankhaus. 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 43 military records available for the last name Schwankhaus. For the veterans among your Schwankhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwankhaus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Schwankhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwankhaus in 1957 was 49, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwankhaus 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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