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Schwang Family History

Schwang 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: Schwing, Schwan, Schwanz, Schang, Schwank, Chang, Hwang, Schwab

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Where is the Schwang family from?

You can see how Schwang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schwang families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schwang's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwang ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Schwang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwang 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Schwang. 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 83 military records available for the last name Schwang. For the veterans among your Schwang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwang lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Schwang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwang in 1975 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

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