Schwerk Family History

Schwerk Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schwenk, Schwer, Schwark, Schwery, Schenk, Scherf, Scher, Schwetz, Schieck, Scheck

1,000 record(s) for Schwerk

780	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
141	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
194	Census and Voter Lists
98	Member Trees

Where is the Schwerk family from?

You can see how Schwerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwerk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwerk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schwerk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Schwerk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwerk families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwerk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwerk.

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

Farm labor

100%

What Schwerk family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 194 census records available for the last name Schwerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwerk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Schwerk. 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.

Military Records

There are 141 military records available for the last name Schwerk. For the veterans among your Schwerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Schwerk lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Schwerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schwerk in 1980 was 62, and 56 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwerk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.