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Schweiker Family History

Schweiker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schweickert.

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


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Where is the Schweiker family from?

You can see how Schweiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweiker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Schweiker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schweiker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schweiker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweiker 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 Schweiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweiker. 27% of Schweiker men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Schweiker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweiker were Owner and Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Schweiker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schweiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweiker 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Schweiker. 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 435 military records available for the last name Schweiker. For the veterans among your Schweiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweiker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schweiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schweiker in 1958 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schweiker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweiker 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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