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Schwendemann Family History

Schwendemann Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schwende denoting cleared areas in the forest.

For instance in Switzerland (Appenzell canton).

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


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Where is the Schwendemann family from?

You can see how Schwendemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwendemann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schwendemann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schwendemann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwendemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwendemann 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 Schwendemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwendemann. 100% of Schwendemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwendemann women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schwendemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Schwendemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendemann 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Schwendemann. 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 336 military records available for the last name Schwendemann. For the veterans among your Schwendemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendemann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schwendemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schwendemann in 1960 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwendemann 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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