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Schwicker Family History

Schwicker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schlicker, Schricker, Schicker, Schwitzer, Schickler, Schwieger

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Where is the Schwicker family from?

You can see how Schwicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwicker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Schwicker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwicker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwicker 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 Schwicker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwicker. 50% of Schwicker men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Schwicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwicker 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Schwicker. 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 99 military records available for the last name Schwicker. For the veterans among your Schwicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwicker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schwicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schwicker in 1966 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwicker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwicker 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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