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Schweren Family History

Schweren 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: Schwerin, Scherer, Schwebel, Schiefen, Schierer, Schweder, Schwerman

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Where is the Schweren family from?

You can see how Schweren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schweren family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweren's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schweren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Schweren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweren 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schweren. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schweren. For the veterans among your Schweren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Schweren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schweren in 1966 was 75, and 93 in 1988.

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