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Schwochow Family History

Schwochow 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: Schwoch, Schoch, Schochet, Schwiesow, Schossow, Schwisow, Schlecht

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Where is the Schwochow family from?

You can see how Schwochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwochow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwochow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schwochow families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schwochow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwochow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwochow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwochow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwochow. 60% of Schwochow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwochow women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Delivery Man
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Schwochow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Schwochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwochow 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Schwochow. 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 Schwochow. For the veterans among your Schwochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwochow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schwochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schwochow in 1951 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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