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Schwern Family History

Schwern 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: Schwer, Schwerin, Schwery, Schwenn, Schwein, Scherf, Schein, Schlein

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Where is the Schwern family from?

You can see how Schwern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwern family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schwern's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Schwern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwern 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 152 census records available for the last name Schwern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwern 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schwern. 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 Schwern. For the veterans among your Schwern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwern lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Schwern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwern in 1971 was 75, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwern 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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