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Schwanebeck Family History

Schwanebeck 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: Schwanbeck, Schoenbeck, Schwaderer, Schwebel, Schwantes, Schwebach

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Where is the Schwanebeck family from?

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

What did your Schwanebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwanebeck. 72% of Schwanebeck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwanebeck women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clothing Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Schwanebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Schwanebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanebeck 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Schwanebeck. 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 155 military records available for the last name Schwanebeck. For the veterans among your Schwanebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanebeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwanebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schwanebeck in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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