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Schwoerke Family History

Schwoerke 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: Schwoerer, Schwebke, Schoepke, Schwenke, Schwenk, Schuelke, Schweppe

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Where is the Schwoerke family from?

You can see how Schwoerke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwoerke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwoerke family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwoerke's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Schwoerke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwoerke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwoerke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwoerke. 100% of Schwoerke men worked as an Attorney. .

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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

  • Attorney
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Schwoerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwoerke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schwoerke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schwoerke. For the veterans among your Schwoerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwoerke lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Schwoerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schwoerke in 1982 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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