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Schwem Family History

Schwem 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: Schwed, Schwam, Schwer, Schei, Schwab, Schnee, Schoen, Schwan, Scher

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Where is the Schwem family from?

You can see how Schwem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Schwem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Schwem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwem. 100% of Schwem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwem women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Schwem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwem 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Schwem. 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 120 military records available for the last name Schwem. For the veterans among your Schwem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schwem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schwem in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

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