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Schwada Family History

Schwada 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: Schweda, Schwab, Schwandt, Schwan, Sawada, Schade, Schwed, Schwalm

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Where is the Schwada family from?

You can see how Schwada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schwada families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Schwada's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwada 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 Schwada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwada. 100% of Schwada men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwada women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schwada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Schwada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwada 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 Schwada. 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 15 military records available for the last name Schwada. For the veterans among your Schwada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schwada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schwada in 1966 was 80, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwada 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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