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Schwaer Family History

Schwaer 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: Schwer, Schwager, Schwaner, Schwier, Schweer, Schaer, Schraer, Schaar

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Where is the Schwaer family from?

You can see how Schwaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schwaer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schwaer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaer 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 143 census records available for the last name Schwaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Schwaer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Schwaer. For the veterans among your Schwaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Schwaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schwaer in 1984 was 84, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaer 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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