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Schwirian Family History

Schwirian 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: Schwerman, Schwerin, Cherian, Schwan, Scherman, Schwegman, Schwarzman

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Where is the Schwirian family from?

You can see how Schwirian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwirian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schwirian families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schwirian's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwirian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwirian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwirian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Schwirian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwirian 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schwirian. 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 41 military records available for the last name Schwirian. For the veterans among your Schwirian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwirian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Schwirian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Schwirian in 1959 was 104, and 73 in 2002.

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