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Schwentz Family History

Schwentz 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: Schwetz, Schwent, Schweitz, Schwantz, Schuetz, Schmeltz, Schwartz

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Where is the Schwentz family from?

You can see how Schwentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwentz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Schwentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schwentz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwentz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwentz 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 80 census records available for the last name Schwentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwentz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Schwentz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Schwentz. For the veterans among your Schwentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwentz lifespan?

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