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Schwalbaugh Family History

Schwalbaugh 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: Schwalbach, Sharbaugh, Schwabauer, Shambaugh, Coolbaugh, Schwebach

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Where is the Schwalbaugh family from?

You can see how Schwalbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schwalbaugh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwalbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwalbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwalbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Schwalbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalbaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Schwalbaugh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Schwalbaugh. For the veterans among your Schwalbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalbaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Schwalbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwalbaugh in 1960 was 36, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwalbaugh 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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