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Schwalbach Family History

Schwalbach Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Schwalbach.

There are examples near Wetzlar, Saarlouis, and Wiesbaden.

One notable location is now known as Bad Schwalbach.

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


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Where is the Schwalbach family from?

You can see how Schwalbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwalbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Schwalbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schwalbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwalbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwalbach 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 Schwalbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwalbach. 25% of Schwalbach men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Schwalbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwalbach were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

What Schwalbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwalbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalbach 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Schwalbach. 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 591 military records available for the last name Schwalbach. For the veterans among your Schwalbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schwalbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schwalbach in 1959 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwalbach 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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