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Schwilch Family History

Schwilch 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: Schwoch, Schweich, Schaich, Schlick, Schild, Schwing, Schrick, Schach

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwilch 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 18 census records available for the last name Schwilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwilch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schwilch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schwilch. For the veterans among your Schwilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwilch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Schwilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwilch in 1969 was 78, and 91 in 1997.

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