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Schwertfeger Family History

Schwertfeger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schwerdtfeger.

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


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Where is the Schwertfeger family from?

You can see how Schwertfeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwertfeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwertfeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schwertfeger family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwertfeger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Schwertfeger families in 1891.
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What did your Schwertfeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwertfeger. 29% of Schwertfeger men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Schwertfeger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwertfeger were Foreman and Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwertfeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwertfeger 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Schwertfeger. 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 Schwertfeger. For the veterans among your Schwertfeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwertfeger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schwertfeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schwertfeger in 1958 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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