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Schwenger Family History

Schwenger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name shortened from a place called Schweningen in Baden or from an ancient Germanic personal name Swaniger composed with swana ‘swan’ as the first element.

North German: nickname from Middle Low German swengen ‘to swing turn about’ probably referring to a person's gait.

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


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Where is the Schwenger family from?

You can see how Schwenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schwenger families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Schwenger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schwenger families in 1911.
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What did your Schwenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwenger. 15% of Schwenger men worked as a Clerk and 39% of Schwenger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwenger were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady Bakery
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenger 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Schwenger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Schwenger. For the veterans among your Schwenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwenger in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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