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Schwaab Family History

Schwaab Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwab.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schwaab family from?

You can see how Schwaab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwaab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Schwaab families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwaab's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schwaab families in 1911.
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What did your Schwaab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwaab. 30% of Schwaab men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schwaab women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwaab were Crane Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    30%
  • Postal Clerk
    20%
  • Crane Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Schwaab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwaab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaab 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Schwaab. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwaab. For the veterans among your Schwaab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaab lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schwaab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwaab in 1945 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwaab 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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