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Schwigler Family History

Schwigler 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: Schwegler, Scheidler, Schwitzer, Schweiger, Schwaiger, Schiller

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Where is the Schwigler family from?

You can see how Schwigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwigler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schwigler families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schwigler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schwigler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwigler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwigler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Schwigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Schwigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwigler 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schwigler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Schwigler. For the veterans among your Schwigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwigler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1992, in the United States, Schwigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schwigler in 1958 was 45, and 79 in 1992.

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