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Shwert Family History

Shwert 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: Sweet, Swett, Shier, Shaer, Wert, Shera, Short, Shuart, Schwer

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Where is the Shwert family from?

You can see how Shwert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shwert family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shwert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shwert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shwert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shwert 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 Shwert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shwert. 100% of Shwert men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shwert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shwert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shwert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shwert. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shwert. For the veterans among your Shwert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shwert lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Shwert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shwert in 1979 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shwert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shwert 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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