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Schween Family History

Schween 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: Schwenn, Schwein, Schweer, Schein, Schlein, Schnee, Schoen, Schwan

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Where is the Schween family from?

You can see how Schween families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schween family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schween families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Schween families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schween's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schween families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schween surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schween ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schween. 100% of Schween men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Schween women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schween. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schween 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Schween. 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 306 military records available for the last name Schween. For the veterans among your Schween ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schween lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schween life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schween in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schween

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schween 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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