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Sweinhart Family History

Sweinhart 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: Steinhart, Swinehart, Sweigart, Steinhardt, Steingart, Weinhardt

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Where is the Sweinhart family from?

You can see how Sweinhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweinhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweinhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sweinhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweinhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweinhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweinhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweinhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweinhart. 34% of Sweinhart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sweinhart women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sweinhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Sweinhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweinhart 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sweinhart. 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 152 military records available for the last name Sweinhart. For the veterans among your Sweinhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweinhart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sweinhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sweinhart in 1954 was 54, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweinhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweinhart 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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