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Schwendler Family History

Schwendler 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: Schwender, Schindler, Scheidler, Schlender, Schweder, Schwenger

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Where is the Schwendler family from?

You can see how Schwendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwendler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schwendler families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Schwendler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwendler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwendler 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 Schwendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwendler. 50% of Schwendler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Schwendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Schwendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendler 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Schwendler. 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 117 military records available for the last name Schwendler. For the veterans among your Schwendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schwendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schwendler in 1963 was 49, and 89 in 2002.

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