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Schwenker Family History

Schwenker Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Schwenke.

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


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Where is the Schwenker family from?

You can see how Schwenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwenker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Schwenker families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schwenker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwenker families in 1880.
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What did your Schwenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwenker. 25% of Schwenker men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Schwenker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwenker were Plumber and Reg Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Reg Nurse
    15%

What Schwenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenker 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Schwenker. 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 545 military records available for the last name Schwenker. For the veterans among your Schwenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwenker in 1955 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwenker 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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