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Schwabs Family History

Schwabs 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, Schwass, Schwabe, Schwan, Schwalm, Schaab, Schwam, Schlais

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Where is the Schwabs family from?

You can see how Schwabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwabs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwabs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schwabs family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwabs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwabs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwabs 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 47 census records available for the last name Schwabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwabs 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schwabs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schwabs. For the veterans among your Schwabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwabs 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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