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Schwerdt Family History

Schwerdt Surname Meaning

German (Bavaria): metonymic occupational name for a sword maker from Middle High German swert ‘sword’.

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


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Where is the Schwerdt family from?

You can see how Schwerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwerdt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwerdt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Schwerdt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwerdt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwerdt families in 1891.
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What did your Schwerdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwerdt. 100% of Schwerdt 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwerdt 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Schwerdt. 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 829 military records available for the last name Schwerdt. For the veterans among your Schwerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwerdt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schwerdt in 1962 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwerdt 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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