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Schweich Family History

Schweich Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Luxembourg near Trier.

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


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Where is the Schweich family from?

You can see how Schweich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schweich family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweich's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Schweich families in 1891.
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What did your Schweich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweich. 50% of Schweich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schweich women worked as a Manager.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Schweich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Schweich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweich 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Schweich. 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 168 military records available for the last name Schweich. For the veterans among your Schweich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schweich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schweich in 1962 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schweich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweich 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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