Schwier Family History

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Schwier Name Meaning

North German: reduced form of the personal name Schwieder, a variant of Schweder 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schier, Schwer, Schweer, Schnier, Swier, Schmier, Schager, Scheier

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Schwier Family Origin

Where is the Schwier family from?

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You can see how Schwier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwier families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schwier families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Schwier's in the UK. London had the highest population of Schwier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schwier Family Occupations

What did your Schwier ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Schwier occupation in the UK was Genl Dealer. 100% of Schwier's were Genl Dealers.

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  • Genl Dealer

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schwier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Schwier Historical Records

What Schwier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Schwier. 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 Card

There are 718 military records available for the last name Schwier. For the veterans among your Schwier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Schwier Life Expectancy

What is the average Schwier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schwier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwier in 1959 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwier 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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