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Schwanecke Family History

Schwanecke Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schwanke, Schwanbeck, Schneck, Schwebke, Schmadeke, Schoeneck

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Where is the Schwanecke family from?

You can see how Schwanecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schwanecke families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schwanecke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwanecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwanecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwanecke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schwanecke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Schwanecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanecke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schwanecke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Schwanecke. For the veterans among your Schwanecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanecke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Schwanecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schwanecke in 1971 was 52, and 80 in 1987.

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