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Schwabl Family History

Schwabl 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, Schwall, Schwabe, Schaul, Schwan, Schaal, Schwebel, Schwalm

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Where is the Schwabl family from?

You can see how Schwabl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwabl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schwabl families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schwabl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwabl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwabl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schwabl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwabl. 50% of Schwabl men worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Schwabl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Schwabl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwabl 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 Schwabl. 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 510 military records available for the last name Schwabl. For the veterans among your Schwabl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwabl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schwabl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwabl in 1965 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwabl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwabl 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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