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Schwender Family History

Schwender Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schwende (see Schwendemann) or Schwend(t) in Baden, Bavaria, Württemberg, Switzerland or a topographic name for someone living in a cleared area in the forest (compare 2 below).

Occupational name from Middle High German swenden ‘to clearcut areas of forests’ for a wood cutter or lumberjack.

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


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Where is the Schwender family from?

You can see how Schwender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Schwender families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Schwender's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwender 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 Schwender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwender. 19% of Schwender men worked as a Labor and 25% of Schwender women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwender were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    19%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwender 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Schwender. 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 788 military records available for the last name Schwender. For the veterans among your Schwender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwender lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schwender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schwender in 1961 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwender 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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