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Schawalder Family History

Schawalder 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: Schwander, Schwaller, Schowalter, Schilder, Schabacker, Schaller

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Where is the Schawalder family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schawalder 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 Schawalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schawalder. 100% of Schawalder men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Schawalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schawalder 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Schawalder. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schawalder. For the veterans among your Schawalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schawalder lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Schawalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schawalder in 1944 was 42, and 66 in 1994.

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