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Schweiler Family History

Schweiler 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: Schweiger, Schwegler, Schweizer, Schweiker, Schneller, Schreier

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Where is the Schweiler family from?

You can see how Schweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schweiler families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schweiler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweiler 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 107 census records available for the last name Schweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweiler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schweiler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schweiler. For the veterans among your Schweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweiler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Schweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schweiler in 1972 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweiler 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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