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Schwagel Family History

Schwagel 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: Schwager, Schwegel, Schlagel, Schrage, Schlager, Schlegel, Schwebel

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Where is the Schwagel family from?

You can see how Schwagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwagel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schwagel families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schwagel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schwagel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwagel 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 Schwagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwagel. 43% of Schwagel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schwagel women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schwagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Schwagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwagel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schwagel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Schwagel. For the veterans among your Schwagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwagel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schwagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwagel in 1967 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwagel 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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