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Scholwin Family History

Scholwin 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: Schlein, Schelin, Scholten, Schellin, Chopin, Schilling, Scholl

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Where is the Scholwin family from?

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

What did your Scholwin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scholwin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Scholwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scholwin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Scholwin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Scholwin. For the veterans among your Scholwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scholwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Scholwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scholwin in 1969 was 47, and 76 in 2002.

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