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Schwehn Family History

Schwehn 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: Schwenn, Schwein, Schwehr, Schwahn, Schein, Schlein, Schoen, Schwan

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Where is the Schwehn family from?

You can see how Schwehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schwehn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwehn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schwehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwehn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Schwehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwehn 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Schwehn. 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 38 military records available for the last name Schwehn. For the veterans among your Schwehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwehn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Schwehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schwehn in 1964 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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