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Schwankhart Family History

Schwankhart 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: Schweikart, Shankar, Schwandt, Swinehart, Schwanke, Schwander

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There are 36 census records available for the last name Schwankhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwankhart 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schwankhart. 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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There are 182 military records available for the last name Schwankhart. For the veterans among your Schwankhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwankhart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Schwankhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwankhart in 1966 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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