Schwez Family History

Schwez 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: Schwetz, Schwed, Schwer, Schatz, Schei, Schuetz, Schwab, Schnee, Schoen, Schwan

149	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
32	Census and Voter Lists
13	Member Trees

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Where is the Schwez family from?

You can see how Schwez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwez family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwez's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwez families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwez 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 Record

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schwez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwez census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Schwez. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Schwez. For the veterans among your Schwez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwez lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Schwez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwez in 1978 was 72, and 98 in 2001.

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Schwez Surname Meaning

Where is the Schwez family from?

What Schwez family records will you find?

What is the average Schwez lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Schwez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwez in 1978 was 72, and 98 in 2001.

Schwez Family History

Schwez Surname Meaning

278 record(s) for Schwez

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Schwez Surname Meaning

278 record(s) for Schwez

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Where is the Schwez family from?

What Schwez family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schwez family history

What is the average Schwez lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schwez family tree

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