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Schvarz Family History

Schvarz 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: Schwarz, Schatz, Schaar, Schratz, Schwartz, Schlarb, Schmalz, Schwarm

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Where is the Schvarz family from?

You can see how Schvarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schvarz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schvarz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Schvarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvarz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Schvarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvarz 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Schvarz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schvarz. For the veterans among your Schvarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvarz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Schvarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schvarz in 1966 was 85, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schvarz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schvarz 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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