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Schwep Family History

Schwep 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: Schwed, Schwer, Schei, Schlup, Schwab, Schnee, Schoen, Schwan, Schaap

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Where is the Schwep family from?

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

What did your Schwep ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Schwep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwep 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Schwep. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schwep. For the veterans among your Schwep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwep lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Schwep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schwep in 1968 was 43, and 87 in 1998.

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