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Schwarb Family History

Schwarb 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: Schwab, Schlarb, Schwarm, Schwamb, Schwark, Schwarz, Schwaab, Schwalb

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Where is the Schwarb family from?

You can see how Schwarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schwarb families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schwarb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwarb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwarb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schwarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwarb. 60% of Schwarb men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schwarb women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schwarb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Schwarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarb 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Schwarb. 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 111 military records available for the last name Schwarb. For the veterans among your Schwarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwarb in 1966 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwarb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarb 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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