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Schwachtgen Family History

Schwachtgen 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, Schwantes, Schwaiger, Schacht

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Where is the Schwachtgen family from?

You can see how Schwachtgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwachtgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwachtgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schwachtgen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwachtgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwachtgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwachtgen 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 77 census records available for the last name Schwachtgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwachtgen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schwachtgen. 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 Schwachtgen. For the veterans among your Schwachtgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwachtgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Schwachtgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schwachtgen in 1969 was 61, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwachtgen 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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