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Schwiefert Family History

Schwiefert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schwiebert, Schwieger, Schiefer, Schriefer, Schiffer, Schaffert

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Where is the Schwiefert family from?

You can see how Schwiefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwiefert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Schwiefert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwiefert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwiefert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwiefert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Schwiefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwiefert 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Schwiefert. 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 66 military records available for the last name Schwiefert. For the veterans among your Schwiefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwiefert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Schwiefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwiefert in 1972 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwiefert 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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