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Schwahn Family History

Schwahn Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schwahn family from?

You can see how Schwahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schwahn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwahn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwahn families in 1891.
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What did your Schwahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwahn. 31% of Schwahn men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Schwahn women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwahn were Proprietor and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Schwahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwahn 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Schwahn. 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 710 military records available for the last name Schwahn. For the veterans among your Schwahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwahn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schwahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schwahn in 1961 was 63, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwahn 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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