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Shwabe Family History

Shwabe 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: Schwabe, Schwab, Swab, Shade, Swaby, Shane, Hrabe, Schwalbe, Schwake

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Where is the Shwabe family from?

You can see how Shwabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shwabe family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwabe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shwabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwabe 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 29 census records available for the last name Shwabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwabe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shwabe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shwabe. For the veterans among your Shwabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwabe lifespan?

Average Shwabe life expectancy in 1987 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwabe 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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