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Schwakoff Family History

Schwakoff 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: Schaff, Schlaff, Schwake, Schoff, Schroff, Schwarzkopf, Scharff

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Where is the Schwakoff family from?

You can see how Schwakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwakoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schwakoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwakoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwakoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwakoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwakoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Schwakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwakoff 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 Schwakoff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schwakoff. For the veterans among your Schwakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwakoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Schwakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schwakoff in 1972 was 51, and 93 in 1995.

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