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Schweigerdt Family History

Schweigerdt 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: Schweigert, Schweiger, Schweighardt, Schweikert, Schowengerdt

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Where is the Schweigerdt family from?

You can see how Schweigerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweigerdt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schweigerdt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweigerdt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schweigerdt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweigerdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweigerdt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Schweigerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweigerdt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schweigerdt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Schweigerdt. For the veterans among your Schweigerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweigerdt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schweigerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schweigerdt in 1963 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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