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Schwede Family History

Schwede Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwed.

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


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Where is the Schwede family from?

You can see how Schwede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwede family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwede family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwede's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Schwede families in 1891.
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What did your Schwede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwede. 48% of Schwede men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schwede women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwede were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Schwede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwede 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Schwede. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwede. For the veterans among your Schwede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwede lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schwede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schwede in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwede 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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