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Schwade Family History

Schwade 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: Schade, Schwake, Schrade, Schkade, Schwabe, Schwede, Schrage, Schwab

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Where is the Schwade family from?

You can see how Schwade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwade family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schwade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Schwade family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwade's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Schwade families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwade 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 Schwade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwade. 63% of Schwade men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schwade women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwade were Designer and Waitress.

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Designer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwade 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Schwade. 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 269 military records available for the last name Schwade. For the veterans among your Schwade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schwade in 1963 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwade 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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