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Schwach Family History

Schwach Name Meaning

German: nickname for a weak feeble person from Middle High German swach.

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


Similar surnames: Schach, Schwoch, Schwab, Schwan, Schaack, Schwalm, Schack, Schwebach

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Where is the Schwach family from?

You can see how Schwach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Schwach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schwach families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schwach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwach. 29% of Schwach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwach women worked as a House Keeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwach 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Schwach. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schwach. For the veterans among your Schwach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwach lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schwach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schwach in 1952 was 23, and 82 in 2004.

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