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Shweder Family History

Shweder 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: Schweder, Sheeder, Sweger, Schoeder, Sherer, Sheerer, Weder, Rohweder

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Where is the Shweder family from?

You can see how Shweder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shweder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shweder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shweder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shweder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shweder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shweder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Shweder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shweder 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shweder. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shweder. For the veterans among your Shweder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shweder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Shweder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shweder in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shweder 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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