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Schwabacher Family History

Schwabacher 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: Schabacker, Schwabauer, Schanbacher, Schacher, Schwebach, Schwalbach

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Where is the Schwabacher family from?

You can see how Schwabacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwabacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwabacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Schwabacher families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Schwabacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwabacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwabacher 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 Schwabacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwabacher. 50% of Schwabacher women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Schwabacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwabacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwabacher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwabacher. 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 253 military records available for the last name Schwabacher. For the veterans among your Schwabacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwabacher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Schwabacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schwabacher in 1957 was 56, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwabacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwabacher 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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