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Schwaeger Family History

Schwaeger 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: Schwaiger, Schwieger, Schwager, Schlager, Schwaderer, Schweiger

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Where is the Schwaeger family from?

You can see how Schwaeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schwaeger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaeger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwaeger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Schwaeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaeger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schwaeger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Schwaeger. For the veterans among your Schwaeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaeger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Schwaeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schwaeger in 1970 was 77, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaeger 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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