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Schwickerath Family History

Schwickerath Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a farmstead so called near Wittlich near the Mosel river.

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


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Where is the Schwickerath family from?

You can see how Schwickerath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwickerath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwickerath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schwickerath families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwickerath's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schwickerath families in 1880.
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What did your Schwickerath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwickerath. 50% of Schwickerath men worked as a Farming and 100% of Schwickerath 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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Schwickerath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwickerath 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Schwickerath. 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 436 military records available for the last name Schwickerath. For the veterans among your Schwickerath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwickerath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schwickerath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schwickerath in 1963 was 50, and 58 in 2003.

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