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Schweigert Family History

Schweigert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schweickert.

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


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Where is the Schweigert family from?

You can see how Schweigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweigert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Schweigert families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Schweigert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schweigert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweigert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schweigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweigert. 22% of Schweigert men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Schweigert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweigert were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schweigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweigert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweigert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schweigert. For the veterans among your Schweigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweigert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schweigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schweigert in 1954 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweigert 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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