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Schwar Name Meaning

German (Schwär): shortened form of Schwäher from Middle High German swe(he)r ‘brother-in-law male relative’. Compare Swarr . Germanized form (also Schwär) of Sorbian Swar: nickname from swar ‘insulting expression’. Germanized form (also Schwär) of Sorbian Šwar: relationship name from Lower Sorbian šwar ‘brother-in-law male relative’ a loanword from German (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Schaar, Schwab, Schwan, Schwam, Schwer, Schwarm, Schar, Schwark

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Where is the Schwar family from?

You can see how Schwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schwar families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Schwar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwar families in 1880.
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What did your Schwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwar. 43% of Schwar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schwar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwar were Beamer and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Beamer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwar 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Schwar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwar. For the veterans among your Schwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwar lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schwar in 1950 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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