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Schwigen Family History

Schwigen 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: Schweiger, Schwaiger, Schwieger, Schlimgen, Schwager, Schwinger

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Where is the Schwigen family from?

You can see how Schwigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwigen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwigen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwigen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwigen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwigen 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 43 census records available for the last name Schwigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwigen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schwigen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schwigen. For the veterans among your Schwigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwigen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Schwigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schwigen in 1965 was 72, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwigen 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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