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Schwisow Family History

Schwisow Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Schwiesow.

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


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Where is the Schwisow family from?

You can see how Schwisow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwisow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwisow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schwisow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schwisow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwisow families in 1880.
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What did your Schwisow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwisow. 52% of Schwisow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

What Schwisow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Schwisow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwisow 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Schwisow. 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 168 military records available for the last name Schwisow. For the veterans among your Schwisow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwisow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schwisow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwisow in 1964 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwisow 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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