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Schweickert Name Meaning

German (mainly Württemberg and Bavaria): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements swinth ‘strong fast’ + gār gēr ‘spear’; the -t is epenthetic.

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


Similar surnames: Schwieger, Schwiebert, Weichert, Heckert, Schwenger, Schweikert

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Where is the Schweickert family from?

You can see how Schweickert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweickert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweickert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schweickert family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweickert's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Schweickert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweickert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweickert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweickert. 30% of Schweickert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schweickert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweickert were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schweickert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweickert 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Schweickert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 735 military records available for the last name Schweickert. For the veterans among your Schweickert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweickert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schweickert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schweickert in 1960 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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