Schwaan Family History

Schwaan 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: Schwan, Schaan, Schwaab, Schwahn, Schaar, Schwab, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf, Schwalm

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
41	Military Records
87	Immigration Records
174	Census and Voter Lists
153	Member Trees

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Where is the Schwaan family from?

You can see how Schwaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwaan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwaan families in 1920.

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

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What Schwaan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 174 census records available for the last name Schwaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schwaan. 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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Military Records

There are 41 military records available for the last name Schwaan. For the veterans among your Schwaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Schwaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schwaan in 1972 was 74, and 91 in 1988.

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Schwaan Surname Meaning

Where is the Schwaan family from?

What Schwaan family records will you find?

What is the average Schwaan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Schwaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schwaan in 1972 was 74, and 91 in 1988.

Schwaan Family History

Schwaan Surname Meaning

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Schwaan Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Schwaan

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Where is the Schwaan family from?

What Schwaan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Schwaan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schwaan family tree

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