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Schwilke Family History

Schwilke 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: Schilke, Schuelke, Schwanke, Schminke, Schwebke, Schwalbe, Schnipke

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Where is the Schwilke family from?

You can see how Schwilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwilke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwilke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schwilke families living in Nebraska. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schwilke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schwilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwilke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwilke. 100% of Schwilke men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Schwilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwilke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Schwilke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Schwilke. For the veterans among your Schwilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwilke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schwilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schwilke in 1964 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

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