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Schwegal Family History

Schwegal 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: Schwegel, Schlegel, Schwebel, Schweda, Schwegman, Schwab, Schwan

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Where is the Schwegal family from?

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

What did your Schwegal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Schwegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwegal 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schwegal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Schwegal. For the veterans among your Schwegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwegal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Schwegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schwegal in 1973 was 79, and 69 in 1977.

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