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Shwachman Family History

Shwachman 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: Hackman, Lachman, Strachan, Shahan, Wachsman, Teachman, Churchman

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Where is the Shwachman family from?

You can see how Shwachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwachman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shwachman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwachman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shwachman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwachman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shwachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Shwachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwachman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shwachman. 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 Shwachman. For the veterans among your Shwachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwachman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Shwachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shwachman in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwachman 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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