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Schwethelm Family History

Schwethelm 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: Schwebel, Schmechel, Schwegel, Schoenthal, Schwemmer, Schetter

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Where is the Schwethelm family from?

You can see how Schwethelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwethelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwethelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schwethelm families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwethelm's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Schwethelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwethelm 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 Schwethelm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Ranchman
    100%

What Schwethelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Schwethelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwethelm 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schwethelm. 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 150 military records available for the last name Schwethelm. For the veterans among your Schwethelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwethelm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schwethelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwethelm in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwethelm 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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