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Schwendiman Family History

Schwendiman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schwendimann.

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


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Where is the Schwendiman family from?

You can see how Schwendiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendiman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwendiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schwendiman families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Schwendiman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwendiman families in 1880.
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What did your Schwendiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwendiman. 32% of Schwendiman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    32%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Merchant
    13%

What Schwendiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Schwendiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendiman 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Schwendiman. 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 159 military records available for the last name Schwendiman. For the veterans among your Schwendiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendiman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwendiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schwendiman in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwendiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwendiman 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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