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Schweikart Family History

Schweikart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schweickert.

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


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Where is the Schweikart family from?

You can see how Schweikart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweikart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweikart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schweikart families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweikart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schweikart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweikart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweikart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweikart. 24% of Schweikart men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Schweikart women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Schweikart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schweikart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweikart 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Schweikart. 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 540 military records available for the last name Schweikart. For the veterans among your Schweikart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweikart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Schweikart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schweikart in 1953 was 42, and 59 in 2003.

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