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Schwiebert Family History

Schwiebert Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Swītbert composed of the elements swinth ‘strong fast’ + berht ‘bright illustrious’.

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


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Where is the Schwiebert family from?

You can see how Schwiebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwiebert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Schwiebert families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Schwiebert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwiebert families in 1920.
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What did your Schwiebert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwiebert. 44% of Schwiebert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schwiebert women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwiebert were Teacher and Helper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Schwiebert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwiebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwiebert 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Schwiebert. 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 130 military records available for the last name Schwiebert. For the veterans among your Schwiebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwiebert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schwiebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schwiebert in 1961 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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