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Schwaegerman Family History

Schwaegerman 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: Schwieterman, Schwerman, Schwegman, Scheuerman, Schwaiger, Scherman

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Where is the Schwaegerman family from?

You can see how Schwaegerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaegerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaegerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schwaegerman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaegerman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwaegerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaegerman 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 70 census records available for the last name Schwaegerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaegerman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schwaegerman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schwaegerman. For the veterans among your Schwaegerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaegerman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Schwaegerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schwaegerman in 1972 was 84, and 58 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwaegerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaegerman 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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