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Swenk Family History

Swenk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwenk.

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


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Where is the Swenk family from?

You can see how Swenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Swenk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Swenk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swenk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenk 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 Swenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swenk. 38% of Swenk men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Swenk women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swenk were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Swenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenk 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Swenk. 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 356 military records available for the last name Swenk. For the veterans among your Swenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Swenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swenk in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenk 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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