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Schwarte Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion. Compare German Schwartz .

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


Similar surnames: Schwartz, Schwark, Schwarzer, Schwartze, Schwake, Schartz, Schwarm

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Where is the Schwarte family from?

You can see how Schwarte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Schwarte families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Schwarte's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schwarte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwarte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwarte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwarte. 100% of Schwarte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwarte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarte 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Schwarte. 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 804 military records available for the last name Schwarte. For the veterans among your Schwarte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schwarte in 1963 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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