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Schwalenberg Family History

Schwalenberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Schwalenberg a place near Höxter.

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


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Where is the Schwalenberg family from?

You can see how Schwalenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwalenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwalenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schwalenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schwalenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schwalenberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schwalenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwalenberg. 25% of Schwalenberg men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Schwalenberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwalenberg were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Typist
    12%

What Schwalenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwalenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwalenberg 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Schwalenberg. 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 370 military records available for the last name Schwalenberg. For the veterans among your Schwalenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwalenberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schwalenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schwalenberg in 1960 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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