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Schwebke Family History

Schwebke Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Swabia (see Schwab) + diminutive suffix -ke.

It may also serve as a nickname for someone with a swaying gait (see Schwebach).

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


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Where is the Schwebke family from?

You can see how Schwebke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwebke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwebke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schwebke families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwebke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schwebke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwebke 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 Schwebke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwebke. 35% of Schwebke men worked as a 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Operator
    8%

What Schwebke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwebke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwebke 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Schwebke. 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 444 military records available for the last name Schwebke. For the veterans among your Schwebke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwebke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwebke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schwebke in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwebke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwebke 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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