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Schwendinger Family History

Schwendinger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Schwend.

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


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Where is the Schwendinger family from?

You can see how Schwendinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwendinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwendinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schwendinger families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schwendinger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schwendinger families in 1880.
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What did your Schwendinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwendinger. 54% of Schwendinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schwendinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwendinger were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Schwendinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Schwendinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwendinger 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Schwendinger. 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 294 military records available for the last name Schwendinger. For the veterans among your Schwendinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwendinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwendinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schwendinger in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwendinger 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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