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Schwappe Family History

Schwappe 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: Schweppe, Schiappa, Schwanke, Schwalbe, Schlappi, Schoppe, Schwake

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Where is the Schwappe family from?

You can see how Schwappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwappe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Schwappe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schwappe family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwappe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Schwappe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwappe 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 75 census records available for the last name Schwappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwappe 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schwappe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schwappe. For the veterans among your Schwappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwappe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schwappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schwappe in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwappe 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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