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Schwartzwald Family History

Schwartzwald 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: Schwartzman, Schwartz, Schwartzberg, Schwartzkopf, Schwarzman

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Where is the Schwartzwald family from?

You can see how Schwartzwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwartzwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwartzwald families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Schwartzwald's in USA. Minnesota and 3 other states had the highest population of Schwartzwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwartzwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwartzwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwartzwald. 100% of Schwartzwald men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Schwartzwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwartzwald 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Schwartzwald. 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 73 military records available for the last name Schwartzwald. For the veterans among your Schwartzwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwartzwald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schwartzwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schwartzwald in 1963 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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