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Schwag Family History

Schwag 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: Schwab, Schwan, Schwam, Schlag, Schrag, Schaar, Schrage, Schwing

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Where is the Schwag family from?

You can see how Schwag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwag families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schwag family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwag's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Schwag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwag 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 64 census records available for the last name Schwag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwag 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Schwag. 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 51 military records available for the last name Schwag. For the veterans among your Schwag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwag lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Schwag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwag in 1987 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwag 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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