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Schwaebel Family History

Schwaebel 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: Schwebel, Schabel, Schiebel, Schwalbe, Schnabel, Schwegel, Schwabe

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Where is the Schwaebel family from?

You can see how Schwaebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schwaebel families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schwaebel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwaebel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Schwaebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaebel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schwaebel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schwaebel. For the veterans among your Schwaebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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