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Schweinforth Family History

Schweinforth 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: Schweinfurth, Schweickert, Schweigert, Schweikart, Schweikert

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Where is the Schweinforth family from?

You can see how Schweinforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweinforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweinforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schweinforth families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schweinforth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schweinforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweinforth 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 Schweinforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweinforth. 75% of Schweinforth men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Schweinforth women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweinforth were Farm Labor and Proprietor.

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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
    75%
  • Farm Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Schweinforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Schweinforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweinforth 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schweinforth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Schweinforth. For the veterans among your Schweinforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweinforth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Schweinforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schweinforth in 1961 was 56, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweinforth 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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