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Schwee Family History

Schwee 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: Schnee, Schwed, Schwer, Schlee, Schweer, Schwede, Schei, Schwab

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Where is the Schwee family from?

You can see how Schwee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwee family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwee's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Schwee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwee 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schwee. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schwee. For the veterans among your Schwee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Schwee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwee in 1972 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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