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Schawinski Family History

Schawinski Surname 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: Slawinski, Skawinski, Chaplinski, Sliwinski, Sowinski, Slowinski

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schawinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Schawinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schawinski 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schawinski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 11 military records available for the last name Schawinski. For the veterans among your Schawinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schawinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Schawinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schawinski in 1963 was 79, and 29 in 1997.

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