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Schadewaldt Family History

Schadewaldt 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, Schoenwald, Schadel, Schaadt, Seewald, Schaal, Schade

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Where is the Schadewaldt family from?

You can see how Schadewaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schadewaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schadewaldt families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schadewaldt's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schadewaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schadewaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schadewaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schadewaldt. 100% of Schadewaldt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Schadewaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schadewaldt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Schadewaldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Schadewaldt. For the veterans among your Schadewaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schadewaldt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Schadewaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schadewaldt in 1971 was 74, and 47 in 2000.

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