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Schwalger Family History

Schwalger 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: Schwaiger, Schwager, Schwaller, Schlager, Schweiger, Schaller

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Where is the Schwalger family from?

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

What did your Schwalger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Schwalger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalger 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schwalger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schwalger. For the veterans among your Schwalger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Schwalger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwalger in 1971 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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