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Schwant Family History

Schwant Name 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: Schwandt, Schwan, Schwanz, Schwent, Schwank, Schwantz, Schwab

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Where is the Schwant family from?

You can see how Schwant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schwant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Schwant families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwant's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Schwant families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schwant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwant. 50% of Schwant men worked as an 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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Schwant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwant 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schwant. 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 106 military records available for the last name Schwant. For the veterans among your Schwant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwant lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1997, in the United States, Schwant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schwant in 1955 was 44, and 91 in 1997.

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