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Schwarzbach Family History

Schwarzbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named literally ‘dark stream’.

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


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Where is the Schwarzbach family from?

You can see how Schwarzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarzbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarzbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schwarzbach families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwarzbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwarzbach families in 1880.
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What did your Schwarzbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwarzbach. 45% of Schwarzbach men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schwarzbach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwarzbach were Manager 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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Schwarzbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Schwarzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarzbach 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Schwarzbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwarzbach. For the veterans among your Schwarzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarzbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schwarzbach in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwarzbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarzbach 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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