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Schwaba Family History

Schwaba 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: Schwab, Schwabe, Schwan, Schwalm, Schaab, Schwam, Schwarm, Schwamb

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Where is the Schwaba family from?

You can see how Schwaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schwaba families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schwaba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwaba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaba 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 216 census records available for the last name Schwaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaba 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Schwaba. 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 Schwaba. For the veterans among your Schwaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Schwaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schwaba in 1968 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaba 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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