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Schwemm Family History

Schwemm 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: Schemm, Schwemmer, Schwetz, Schwenk, Schwed, Schwalm, Schwam, Schwer

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Where is the Schwemm family from?

You can see how Schwemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwemm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwemm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Schwemm families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schwemm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwemm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwemm 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 Schwemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwemm. 100% of Schwemm women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Schwemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Schwemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwemm 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Schwemm. 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 124 military records available for the last name Schwemm. For the veterans among your Schwemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwemm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schwemm in 1962 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwemm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwemm 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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