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Schwantz Family History

Schwantz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwanz.

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


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Where is the Schwantz family from?

You can see how Schwantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schwantz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwantz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwantz families in 1891.
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What did your Schwantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwantz. 23% of Schwantz men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Schwantz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwantz were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Schwantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwantz 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Schwantz. 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 240 military records available for the last name Schwantz. For the veterans among your Schwantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwantz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schwantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schwantz in 1948 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwantz 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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