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Schwachhofer Family History

Schwachhofer 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, Schwaderer, Kirchhofer

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Where is the Schwachhofer family from?

You can see how Schwachhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwachhofer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Schwachhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schwachhofer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwachhofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwachhofer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Schwachhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwachhofer 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 Schwachhofer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schwachhofer. For the veterans among your Schwachhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwachhofer lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Schwachhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schwachhofer in 1986 was 84, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwachhofer 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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