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Shvartz Family History

Shvartz 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: Shvarts, Shwartz, Hartz, Schwartz, Startz, Shuart, Schartz, Shatz

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Where is the Shvartz family from?

You can see how Shvartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shvartz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shvartz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shvartz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shvartz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shvartz 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 129 census records available for the last name Shvartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shvartz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shvartz. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shvartz. For the veterans among your Shvartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shvartz lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Shvartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shvartz in 1988 was 84, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shvartz 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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