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Schwitters Family History

Schwitters Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Swindheri formed with swi(n)d ‘strong fast’ (Old Saxon swīdh) + heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Schwitters family from?

You can see how Schwitters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwitters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwitters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schwitters families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Schwitters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwitters families in 1880.
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What did your Schwitters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwitters. 38% of Schwitters men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Schwitters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwitters 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Schwitters. 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 175 military records available for the last name Schwitters. For the veterans among your Schwitters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwitters lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schwitters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwitters in 1964 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwitters 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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