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Schwalber Family History

Schwalber 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: Schwalbe, Schwaller, Schaller, Schwaiger, Schwager, Schwarzer

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Where is the Schwalber family from?

You can see how Schwalber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalber family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schwalber families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwalber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwalber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwalber 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 84 census records available for the last name Schwalber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalber 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schwalber. 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 112 military records available for the last name Schwalber. For the veterans among your Schwalber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalber lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1990, in the United States, Schwalber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwalber in 1953 was 39, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwalber 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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