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Schweinsberg Family History

Schweinsberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Saxony Westphalia Hesse and Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Schweinsberg family from?

You can see how Schweinsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweinsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweinsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Schweinsberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schweinsberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schweinsberg families in 1880.
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What did your Schweinsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweinsberg. 35% of Schweinsberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schweinsberg women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schweinsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schweinsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweinsberg 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Schweinsberg. 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 Schweinsberg. For the veterans among your Schweinsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweinsberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schweinsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Schweinsberg in 1955 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schweinsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schweinsberg 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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