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Schwinge Family History

Schwinge 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, Schwinger, Schlinger, Schwieger, Schwenger, Schwanke

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Where is the Schwinge family from?

You can see how Schwinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwinge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwinge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schwinge families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schwinge's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Schwinge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwinge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwinge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwinge. 31% of Schwinge 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Finisher
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
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What Schwinge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwinge 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Schwinge. 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 153 military records available for the last name Schwinge. For the veterans among your Schwinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwinge lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schwinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwinge in 1950 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

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