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Schwachheim Family History

Schwachheim 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: Schacher, Schlachter, Schachner, Schachter, Schach, Schultheis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwachheim 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 56 census records available for the last name Schwachheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwachheim 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schwachheim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schwachheim. For the veterans among your Schwachheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwachheim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Schwachheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schwachheim in 1967 was 88, and 77 in 1980.

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