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Schwartzenberger Family History

Schwartzenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schwarzenberg in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Literally, it translates to ‘black mountain’.

This name is tied to geographical locations that share this designation.

Places called Schwarzenberg can be found in various regions across the three countries.

The term reflects a common practice of naming individuals based on their place of origin.

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


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Where is the Schwartzenberger family from?

You can see how Schwartzenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwartzenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwartzenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schwartzenberger families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwartzenberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schwartzenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Schwartzenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwartzenberger. 100% of Schwartzenberger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Schwartzenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwartzenberger 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Schwartzenberger. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schwartzenberger. For the veterans among your Schwartzenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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