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Schwanert Family History

Schwanert 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: Schwaner, Schwandt, Schwager, Schwander, Schonert, Schaner, Scheiner

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Where is the Schwanert family from?

You can see how Schwanert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Schwanert family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwanert's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Schwanert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwanert 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 7 census records available for the last name Schwanert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schwanert. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schwanert. For the veterans among your Schwanert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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