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Schwars Family History

Schwars 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: Schwarm, Schwark, Schwass, Schwarz, Schaar, Schwab, Schwan, Schwartz

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Where is the Schwars family from?

You can see how Schwars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwars family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schwars families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schwars's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwars families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Schwars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwars 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Schwars. 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 65 military records available for the last name Schwars. For the veterans among your Schwars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwars lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Schwars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schwars in 1972 was 71, and 47 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwars 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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