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Schwind Family History

Schwind Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German swinde ‘impetuous violent; quick angry bad’.

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


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Where is the Schwind family from?

You can see how Schwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwind family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schwind families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Schwind's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Schwind families in 1891.
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What did your Schwind ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwind. 75% of Schwind 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwind 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 Schwind. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schwind. For the veterans among your Schwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwind lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwind in 1950 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwind 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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