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Schwaren Family History

Schwaren 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: Schwan, Schwartz, Schwarm, Schwager, Schwarzer, Schwerin, Schwake

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Where is the Schwaren family from?

You can see how Schwaren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schwaren family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schwaren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaren 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 65 census records available for the last name Schwaren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Schwaren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schwaren. For the veterans among your Schwaren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Schwaren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwaren in 1968 was 44, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaren 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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