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Scwartz Family History

Scwartz 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: Schwartz, Schartz, Swartz, Shwartz, Schatz, Schantz, Startz, Schertz

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Where is the Scwartz family from?

You can see how Scwartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scwartz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scwartz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Scwartz families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Scwartz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scwartz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scwartz 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 Scwartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scwartz. 34% of Scwartz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Scwartz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scwartz were Plumber and Home.

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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
    34%
  • Accountant
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Home
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scwartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scwartz 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Scwartz. 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 86 military records available for the last name Scwartz. For the veterans among your Scwartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scwartz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Scwartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scwartz in 1965 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scwartz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scwartz 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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