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Schwanekamp Family History

Schwanekamp 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, Schwaner, Hazekamp, Schwank, Shankar, Hasenkamp, Schwandt

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Where is the Schwanekamp family from?

You can see how Schwanekamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanekamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Schwanekamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schwanekamp families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schwanekamp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwanekamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwanekamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwanekamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwanekamp. 100% of Schwanekamp women worked as a Packer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Schwanekamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanekamp 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schwanekamp. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schwanekamp. For the veterans among your Schwanekamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanekamp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwanekamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schwanekamp in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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