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Schwedelson Family History

Schwedelson 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: Schwebel, Schweder, Schwendeman, Schwiesow, Schwegel, Schiedel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwedelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schwedelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Schwedelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwedelson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schwedelson. 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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There are 65 military records available for the last name Schwedelson. For the veterans among your Schwedelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwedelson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Schwedelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwedelson in 1976 was 79, and 100 in 2003.

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