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Schwalb Family History

Schwalb Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwalbe.

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


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Where is the Schwalb family from?

You can see how Schwalb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwalb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schwalb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwalb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwalb families in 1891.
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What did your Schwalb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwalb. 100% of Schwalb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwalb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwalb. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schwalb. For the veterans among your Schwalb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalb lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schwalb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwalb in 1953 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwalb 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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