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Schwoebel Family History

Schwoebel 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: Schwebel, Schiebel, Schwoerer, Schroedel, Schwegel, Schoedel, Schobel

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Where is the Schwoebel family from?

You can see how Schwoebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwoebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwoebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schwoebel families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schwoebel's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Schwoebel families in 1880.
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What did your Schwoebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwoebel. 34% of Schwoebel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schwoebel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwoebel were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Schwoebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwoebel 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Schwoebel. 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 193 military records available for the last name Schwoebel. For the veterans among your Schwoebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwoebel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwoebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schwoebel in 1962 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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