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Shwenk Family History

Shwenk 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: Schwenk, Shenk, Schenk, Shen, Wenk, Sheng, Senk, Schrenk, Swink

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Where is the Shwenk family from?

You can see how Shwenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwenk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shwenk families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shwenk family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwenk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shwenk families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Shwenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwenk 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shwenk. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shwenk. For the veterans among your Shwenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwenk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwenk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwenk

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