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Schwarzman Family History

Schwarzman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwarzmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwarz and Schwarzmann.

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


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Where is the Schwarzman family from?

You can see how Schwarzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Schwarzman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwarzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwarzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwarzman 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 Schwarzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwarzman. 27% of Schwarzman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schwarzman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwarzman were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Schwarzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwarzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarzman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwarzman. 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 301 military records available for the last name Schwarzman. For the veterans among your Schwarzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarzman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schwarzman in 1956 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwarzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarzman 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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