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Schwarze Family History

Schwarze Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwartz.

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


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Where is the Schwarze family from?

You can see how Schwarze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schwarze families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwarze's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schwarze families in 1911.
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What did your Schwarze ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Photographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schwarze. 100% of Schwarze men worked as a Photographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Photographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schwarze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarze 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwarze. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Schwarze. For the veterans among your Schwarze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarze lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwarze in 1957 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarze 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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