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Schwinn Family History

Schwinn Surname Meaning

German: possibly a shortened form of Schwind.

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


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Where is the Schwinn family from?

You can see how Schwinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Schwinn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwinn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwinn families in 1891.
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What did your Schwinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwinn. 19% of Schwinn men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Schwinn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwinn were Mechanic and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schwinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwinn 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Schwinn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwinn. For the veterans among your Schwinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwinn lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schwinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwinn in 1949 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwinn 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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