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Shweske Family History

Shweske 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: Hueske, Schwebke, Schwenke, Sheikh, Shreve, Schwenk, Schuelke, Huske

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Where is the Shweske family from?

You can see how Shweske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shweske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shweske family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shweske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shweske families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Shweske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shweske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shweske. 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 Shweske. For the veterans among your Shweske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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