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Schweng Family History

Schweng 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: Schwing, Schwenk, Schwenn, Schwent, Schwend, Schenk, Cheng, Sheng

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Where is the Schweng family from?

You can see how Schweng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schweng families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schweng's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Schweng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweng ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Schweng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweng 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Schweng. 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 50 military records available for the last name Schweng. For the veterans among your Schweng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweng lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Schweng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schweng in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 2001.

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