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Schwank Family History

Schwank Name Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle High German swanc ‘lithe slender thin’ Middle Low German swank ‘fine dainty’. nickname for a fun loving person from Middle High German Middle Low German swanc swank ‘funny idea joke jest foolery’.

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


Similar surnames: Schwenk, Schank, Schwark, Schwanke, Schrand, Schwan, Schwaab, Schwam

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Where is the Schwank family from?

You can see how Schwank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Schwank families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schwank's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwank. 23% of Schwank men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Schwank women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwank were Electrician and Telephone Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwank 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Schwank. 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 862 military records available for the last name Schwank. For the veterans among your Schwank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwank lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schwank in 1962 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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