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Schwagmeyer Family History

Schwagmeyer 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: Schwaderer, Schwager, Schiermeyer, Schollmeyer, Schlageter, Schwemmer

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Where is the Schwagmeyer family from?

You can see how Schwagmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwagmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwagmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schwagmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Schwagmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwagmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwagmeyer 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 Schwagmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwagmeyer. 100% of Schwagmeyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schwagmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Schwagmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwagmeyer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schwagmeyer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Schwagmeyer. For the veterans among your Schwagmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwagmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schwagmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schwagmeyer in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwagmeyer 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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