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Schwinger Family History

Schwinger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Schwinge (near Stade and in Pomerania) or Schwingen (Bavaria).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schwinger family from?

You can see how Schwinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Schwinger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schwinger families in 1911.
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What did your Schwinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwinger. 100% of Schwinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwinger 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Schwinger. 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 830 military records available for the last name Schwinger. For the veterans among your Schwinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schwinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schwinger in 1956 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwinger 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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