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Schwalge Family History

Schwalge 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: Schwalbe, Schrage, Schwalm, Schwaiger, Schwanke, Schwallie, Schwager

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Where is the Schwalge family from?

You can see how Schwalge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwalge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schwalge families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwalge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwalge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwalge 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 54 census records available for the last name Schwalge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalge 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Schwalge. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schwalge. For the veterans among your Schwalge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schwalge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwalge in 1964 was 84, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwalge 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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