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Schwamberg Family History

Schwamberg 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: Schwamberger, Schaumberg, Schomberg, Schaberg, Schamber, Chambers

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Where is the Schwamberg family from?

You can see how Schwamberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwamberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwamberg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwamberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwamberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwamberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwamberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Schwamberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwamberg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schwamberg. 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 35 military records available for the last name Schwamberg. For the veterans among your Schwamberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwamberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Schwamberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Schwamberg in 1967 was 69, and 77 in 1983.

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