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Schwentker Family History

Schwentker 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, Schweitzer, Schwertner

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Where is the Schwentker family from?

You can see how Schwentker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwentker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwentker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Schwentker families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schwentker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwentker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwentker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwentker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwentker. 60% of Schwentker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schwentker women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwentker were Barber and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Shoe Worker
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Schwentker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Schwentker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwentker 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Schwentker. 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 95 military records available for the last name Schwentker. For the veterans among your Schwentker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwentker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwentker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schwentker in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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