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Schvartz Family History

Schvartz 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, Schatz, Schratz, Schantz, Schertz, Schnautz

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Where is the Schvartz family from?

You can see how Schvartz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvartz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schvartz families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Schvartz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schvartz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schvartz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvartz 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 Schvartz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schvartz. 18% of Schvartz men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Schvartz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schvartz were Operator and Porter Book Machine Op.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Porter Book Machine Op
    15%

What Schvartz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schvartz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvartz 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Schvartz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Schvartz. For the veterans among your Schvartz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvartz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Schvartz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schvartz in 1974 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schvartz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schvartz 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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