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Schwiesow Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of the places called Schwiesow or Schwiesau for example one near Gardelegen.

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


Similar surnames: Schwisow, Schiedel, Schossow, Schwass, Schwerin, Schweich, Chiesa

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Where is the Schwiesow family from?

You can see how Schwiesow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwiesow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwiesow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schwiesow families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwiesow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schwiesow families in 1880.
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What did your Schwiesow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwiesow. 36% of Schwiesow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwiesow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwiesow 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Schwiesow. 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 121 military records available for the last name Schwiesow. For the veterans among your Schwiesow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwiesow lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schwiesow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwiesow in 1944 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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