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Schweiner Family History

Schweiner 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: Scheiner, Schweiger, Schreiner, Schweizer, Schweiker, Schreier

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Where is the Schweiner family from?

You can see how Schweiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweiner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schweiner families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schweiner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schweiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweiner. 56% of Schweiner men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schweiner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweiner were Fireman 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Sales Lody
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Schweiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweiner 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Schweiner. 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 128 military records available for the last name Schweiner. For the veterans among your Schweiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweiner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schweiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schweiner in 1962 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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