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Swanke Family History

Swanke Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schwanke.

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


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Where is the Swanke family from?

You can see how Swanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Swanke families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanke's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Swanke families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanke 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 Swanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swanke. 28% of Swanke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swanke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swanke were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Swanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanke 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Swanke. 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 295 military records available for the last name Swanke. For the veterans among your Swanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Swanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swanke in 1956 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanke 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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