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Schwenig Family History

Schwenig 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: Schoenig, Schwing, Schwenk, Schwerin, Schwenn, Schwein, Schoening

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Where is the Schwenig family from?

You can see how Schwenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwenig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwenig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwenig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwenig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwenig 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 16 census records available for the last name Schwenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwenig 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schwenig. 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 52 military records available for the last name Schwenig. For the veterans among your Schwenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwenig lifespan?

Average Schwenig life expectancy in 1991 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwenig 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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