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Schwedner Family History

Schwedner 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: Schweder, Scheiner, Schwemmer, Schweiger, Schreiner, Schoeder

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Where is the Schwedner family from?

You can see how Schwedner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwedner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwedner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schwedner families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schwedner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwedner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwedner 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 41 census records available for the last name Schwedner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwedner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schwedner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schwedner. For the veterans among your Schwedner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwedner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Schwedner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schwedner in 1976 was 61, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwedner 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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