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Schvetz Family History

Schvetz Name 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: Schuetz, Schwetz, Scheetz, Schultz, Schatz, Schmeltz, Schratz

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Where is the Schvetz family from?

You can see how Schvetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schvetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schvetz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schvetz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schvetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schvetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schvetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schvetz. 100% of Schvetz men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Schvetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Schvetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schvetz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schvetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Schvetz. For the veterans among your Schvetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schvetz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schvetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schvetz in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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