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Schwering Family History

Schwering Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): patronymic from Schweder

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


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Where is the Schwering family from?

You can see how Schwering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schwering families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwering families in 1891.
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What did your Schwering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwering. 48% of Schwering men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Schwering women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwering were Pressman and 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Deck Hand
    13%
  • Pressman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Schwering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwering 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Schwering. 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 425 military records available for the last name Schwering. For the veterans among your Schwering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwering lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schwering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schwering in 1962 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwering 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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