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Schwendman Family History

Schwendman 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: Schwendeman, Schwendiman, Schwerman, Schwegman, Schenkman, Schneidman

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Where is the Schwendman family from?

You can see how Schwendman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schwendman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwendman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwendman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwendman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwendman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwendman. 100% of Schwendman men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Schwendman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendman 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 Schwendman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schwendman. For the veterans among your Schwendman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendman lifespan?

Average Schwendman life expectancy in 1966 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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