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Schwarzkoff Family History

Schwarzkoff 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: Schwarzkopf, Schwartzkopf, Schwarzer, Schwarzman, Schroff, Schwark

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Where is the Schwarzkoff family from?

You can see how Schwarzkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarzkoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarzkoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schwarzkoff families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schwarzkoff's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwarzkoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwarzkoff 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 208 census records available for the last name Schwarzkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarzkoff 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Schwarzkoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Schwarzkoff. For the veterans among your Schwarzkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarzkoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Schwarzkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schwarzkoff in 1970 was 94, and 52 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarzkoff 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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