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Schwendeman Family History

Schwendeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwendemann.

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


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Where is the Schwendeman family from?

You can see how Schwendeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwendeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schwendeman families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schwendeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwendeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwendeman 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 Schwendeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwendeman. 23% of Schwendeman men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Schwendeman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwendeman were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Schwendeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwendeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendeman 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Schwendeman. 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 411 military records available for the last name Schwendeman. For the veterans among your Schwendeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendeman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schwendeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwendeman in 1961 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwendeman 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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