Schwinger Family History

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Schwinger Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from places called Schwinge or Schwingen (see Schwing 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schlinger, Schwing, Schwenger, Schwitzer, Scheiner, Schwander

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Schwinger Family Origin

Where is the Schwinger family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Schwinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwinger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schwinger family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwinger's in the USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwinger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Schwinger Family Occupations

    What did your Schwinger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Schwinger family was Butcher. The most common Schwinger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 18% of Schwinger's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Schwinger.

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    • Farmer

      18%

    • Carpenter

      12%

    • Keeping House

      12%

    • Butcher

      6%

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

    Schwinger Historical Records

    What Schwinger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 681 immigration records available for the last name Schwinger. 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 Card

    There are 830 military records available for the last name Schwinger. For the veterans among your Schwinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Schwinger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Schwinger lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schwinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schwinger in 1956 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwinger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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