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Schwenke Family History

Schwenke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwenk

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


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Where is the Schwenke family from?

You can see how Schwenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schwenke families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schwenke's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Schwenke families in 1891.
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What did your Schwenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwenke. 28% of Schwenke men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Schwenke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwenke were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Schwenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schwenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenke 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Schwenke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwenke. For the veterans among your Schwenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwenke in 1946 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwenke 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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