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Schwaid Family History

Schwaid 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: Schwab, Schwandt, Schwan, Scheid, Schneid, Schwed, Schwalm, Schwam

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Where is the Schwaid family from?

You can see how Schwaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schwaid families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schwaid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwaid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaid 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 did your Schwaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwaid. 100% of Schwaid men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Schwaid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Schwaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaid 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schwaid. 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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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Schwaid. For the veterans among your Schwaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schwaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schwaid in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwaid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaid 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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