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Schwalier Family History

Schwalier 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: Schwaller, Schaller, Schwaiger, Schwallie, Schwager, Schwarzer

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Where is the Schwalier family from?

You can see how Schwalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwalier families living in Montana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schwalier's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Schwalier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwalier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwalier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Schwalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalier 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Schwalier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schwalier. For the veterans among your Schwalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schwalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schwalier in 1956 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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