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Schwacher Family History

Schwacher 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: Schacher, Schwaiger, Schumacher, Schlachter, Schwager, Schwarzer

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Where is the Schwacher family from?

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

What did your Schwacher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Schwacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwacher 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Schwacher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwacher. For the veterans among your Schwacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwacher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Schwacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schwacher in 1969 was 68, and 67 in 2000.

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