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Schwerin Family History

Schwerin Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Schwerin in Mecklenburg Brandenburg and Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Schwerin family from?

You can see how Schwerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schwerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schwerin families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwerin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Schwerin families in 1891.
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What did your Schwerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwerin. 100% of Schwerin women worked as a None.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schwerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwerin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwerin. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Schwerin. For the veterans among your Schwerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwerin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schwerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Schwerin in 1952 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwerin 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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