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Schwaars Family History

Schwaars 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: Schaar, Schwarm, Schwark, Schwass, Schwarz, Schweers, Schwaab, Schwab

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Where is the Schwaars family from?

You can see how Schwaars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaars family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwaars families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaars's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwaars families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Schwaars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaars 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schwaars. 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 1 military records available for the last name Schwaars. For the veterans among your Schwaars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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