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Schwilm Family History

Schwilm 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: Schwalm, Schild, Schwing, Schwam, Schwarm, Schworm, Schirm, Schwier

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Where is the Schwilm family from?

You can see how Schwilm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwilm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwilm family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwilm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwilm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwilm 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 42 census records available for the last name Schwilm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwilm 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 Schwilm. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schwilm. For the veterans among your Schwilm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwilm lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schwilm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schwilm in 1966 was 59, and 62 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwilm 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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