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Schwidel Family History

Schwidel 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: Scheidel, Schindel, Schwebel, Schweder, Scheider, Schrider, Schadel

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Where is the Schwidel family from?

You can see how Schwidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwidel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schwidel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwidel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwidel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwidel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwidel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Schwidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwidel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schwidel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schwidel. For the veterans among your Schwidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwidel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Schwidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schwidel in 1992 was 67, and 64 in 1993.

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