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Schwenkner Family History

Schwenkner 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: Schwenker, Schlenker, Schwenger, Schenker, Schwertner, Schwender

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Where is the Schwenkner family from?

You can see how Schwenkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenkner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schwenkner families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwenkner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwenkner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwenkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwenkner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Schwenkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenkner 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schwenkner. 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 104 military records available for the last name Schwenkner. For the veterans among your Schwenkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenkner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schwenkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwenkner in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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