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Schwadt Family History

Schwadt 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: Schwandt, Schadt, Schaadt, Schwab, Schwan, Schade, Schwartz, Schardt

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Where is the Schwadt family from?

You can see how Schwadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwadt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwadt family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schwadt's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Schwadt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwadt 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 147 census records available for the last name Schwadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwadt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schwadt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schwadt. For the veterans among your Schwadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwadt lifespan?

Average Schwadt life expectancy in 1976 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwadt 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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