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Schwanz Family History

Schwanz Name Meaning

German: nickname for a dandy from Middle High German swanz ‘train of a dress’ literally ‘tail’ but also used to mean ‘decoration’ or ‘finery’.

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


Similar surnames: Schwan, Schrantz, Schantz, Schmalz, Schwartz, Schwenk, Schwarm

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Where is the Schwanz family from?

You can see how Schwanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwanz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwanz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwanz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwanz. 34% of Schwanz men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Schwanz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwanz were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwanz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwanz. 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 993 military records available for the last name Schwanz. For the veterans among your Schwanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwanz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schwanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwanz in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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