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Schwaner Family History

Schwaner Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements swana ‘swan’ + hard ‘hard strong’.

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


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Where is the Schwaner family from?

You can see how Schwaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schwaner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwaner families in 1891.
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What did your Schwaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwaner. 19% of Schwaner men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Schwaner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwaner were Clerk and Feeder.

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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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Feeder
    20%

What Schwaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaner 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 Schwaner. 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 663 military records available for the last name Schwaner. For the veterans among your Schwaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwaner in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaner 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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