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Schwachter Family History

Schwachter 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: Schlachter, Schachter, Schacher, Schlichter, Schechter, Schachner

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Where is the Schwachter family from?

You can see how Schwachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwachter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwachter families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schwachter's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Schwachter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwachter 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 14 census records available for the last name Schwachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwachter 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 Schwachter. 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 Schwachter. For the veterans among your Schwachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwachter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schwachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schwachter in 1966 was 78, and 38 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwachter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwachter 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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