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Schwane Family History

Schwane 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: Schwan, Schwanke, Schwanz, Schwake, Schwaner, Schwabe, Schane

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Where is the Schwane family from?

You can see how Schwane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schwane families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schwane's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwane. 50% of Schwane men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Schwane women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Schwane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwane 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Schwane. 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 197 military records available for the last name Schwane. For the veterans among your Schwane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schwane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schwane in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

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