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Schwebe Family History

Schwebe 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: Schwebel, Schwebke, Schwabe, Schwede, Schwab, Schnee, Schwetz

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Where is the Schwebe family from?

You can see how Schwebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwebe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schwebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwebe families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwebe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwebe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwebe 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 193 census records available for the last name Schwebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwebe 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Schwebe. 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 41 military records available for the last name Schwebe. For the veterans among your Schwebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwebe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Schwebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwebe in 1974 was 54, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwebe 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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