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Schwall Family History

Schwall Surname Meaning

South German:: habitational name from any of the places so named in Nassau and the Rhineland probably originating from features mentioned below.

topographic name from Middle High German swal ‘place where water collects’ probably for someone who lived at a lock or sluice.

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


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Where is the Schwall family from?

You can see how Schwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwall family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwall families in 1891.
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What did your Schwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwall. 17% of Schwall men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Schwall women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwall were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwall 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Schwall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwall. For the veterans among your Schwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schwall in 1958 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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