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Schwanke Name Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Swaneke a pet form of Swane from an ancient Germanic compound name formed with swana ‘swan’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Schwake, Schalk, Schwaner, Schwantes, Schuelke, Schwan, Schanke

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Where is the Schwanke family from?

You can see how Schwanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 48 Schwanke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schwanke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwanke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schwanke. 100% of Schwanke 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schwanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanke 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Schwanke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwanke. For the veterans among your Schwanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schwanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwanke in 1945 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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