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Schwenn Family History

Schwenn Name Meaning

North German: from the dialect word swen ‘boy servant’ used as a personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Schwenk, Schwein, Schenk, Schoen, Schwetz, Schoening, Schweppe

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Where is the Schwenn family from?

You can see how Schwenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schwenn family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwenn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schwenn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwenn. 38% of Schwenn men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Schwenn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwenn were Chauffeur and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schwenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwenn. 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 827 military records available for the last name Schwenn. For the veterans among your Schwenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwenn in 1956 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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