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Schwart Family History

Schwart 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: Schwartz, Schwarm, Schwarte, Schwark, Schwarz, Schaar, Stewart

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Where is the Schwart family from?

You can see how Schwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Schwart families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schwart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwart families in 1880.
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What did your Schwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwart. 19% of Schwart men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Schwart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwart were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwart 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Schwart. 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 561 military records available for the last name Schwart. For the veterans among your Schwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwart lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Schwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schwart in 1959 was 43, and 79 in 2002.

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