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Schvaiger Family History

Schvaiger Surname 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: Schwaiger, Schlager, Schweiger, Schager, Schwager, Schleiger

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Where is the Schvaiger family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvaiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schvaiger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Schvaiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Schvaiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvaiger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schvaiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Schvaiger. For the veterans among your Schvaiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvaiger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Schvaiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schvaiger in 1964 was 76, and 69 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schvaiger 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.

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