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Schwagerl Family History

Schwagerl 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: Schwager, Schlager, Schwaiger, Schager, Schwegel, Schwaner, Schrager

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Where is the Schwagerl family from?

You can see how Schwagerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwagerl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwagerl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schwagerl families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Schwagerl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwagerl families in 1880.
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What did your Schwagerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwagerl. 50% of Schwagerl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schwagerl women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwagerl were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Schwagerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwagerl 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Schwagerl. 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 862 military records available for the last name Schwagerl. For the veterans among your Schwagerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwagerl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schwagerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schwagerl in 1957 was 62, and 54 in 2004.

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