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Schwaniger Family History

Schwaniger 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: Schwaiger, Schwaninger, Schweiger, Schwenger, Schwager, Schwinger

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Where is the Schwaniger family from?

You can see how Schwaniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaniger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schwaniger families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaniger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schwaniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaniger 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 108 census records available for the last name Schwaniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaniger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Schwaniger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schwaniger. For the veterans among your Schwaniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaniger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Schwaniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schwaniger in 1966 was 58, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaniger 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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