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Swinke Family History

Swinke 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: Swink, Winke, Swanke, Winkel, Winge, Swingle, Shine, Swick, Swinney

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Where is the Swinke family from?

You can see how Swinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Swinke families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Swinke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swinke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swinke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swinke. 50% of Swinke men worked as a Counter. .

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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

  • Counter
    50%
  • Textile Worker
    50%
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What Swinke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Swinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swinke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Swinke. 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 37 military records available for the last name Swinke. For the veterans among your Swinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Swinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swinke in 1968 was 60, and 75 in 2002.

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