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Schwaebe Family History

Schwaebe 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: Schwalbe, Schwabe, Schwab, Schwebel, Schwanke, Schwamb, Schwebke

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Where is the Schwaebe family from?

You can see how Schwaebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaebe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Schwaebe families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Schwaebe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwaebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwaebe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Schwaebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaebe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schwaebe. 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 47 military records available for the last name Schwaebe. For the veterans among your Schwaebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaebe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schwaebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schwaebe in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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