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Schwabb Family History

Schwabb 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, Schwamb, Schwabe, Schwaab, Schwalb, Schwan, Schraub, Schaub

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Where is the Schwabb family from?

You can see how Schwabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwabb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwabb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schwabb families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schwabb's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwabb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwabb 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 270 census records available for the last name Schwabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwabb 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Schwabb. 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 57 military records available for the last name Schwabb. For the veterans among your Schwabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwabb lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Schwabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schwabb in 1974 was 58, and 69 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwabb 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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