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Schvaneveldt Family History

Schvaneveldt 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: Schoenfeldt, Schwandt, Schoenfeld, Schrandt, Shaneyfelt, Chenevert

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Where is the Schvaneveldt family from?

You can see how Schvaneveldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvaneveldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schvaneveldt families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Schvaneveldt's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Schvaneveldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvaneveldt 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 Schvaneveldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schvaneveldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Schvaneveldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvaneveldt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schvaneveldt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Schvaneveldt. For the veterans among your Schvaneveldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvaneveldt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schvaneveldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schvaneveldt in 1968 was 42, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schvaneveldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schvaneveldt 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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