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Schwenkel Family History

Schwenkel 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: Schenkel, Schwenker, Schwenke, Schlenker, Schwenk, Schwebel

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Where is the Schwenkel family from?

You can see how Schwenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schwenkel families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schwenkel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwenkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwenkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwenkel. 100% of Schwenkel men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Schwenkel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Schwenkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Schwenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenkel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Schwenkel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Schwenkel. For the veterans among your Schwenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenkel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schwenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwenkel in 1969 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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