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Schweis Family History

Schweis 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: Schweiss, Schleis, Schwein, Schei, Schepis, Schein, Schlein, Schwetz

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Where is the Schweis family from?

You can see how Schweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schweis families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Schweis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schweis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schweis. 100% of Schweis women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Schweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Schweis. 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 160 military records available for the last name Schweis. For the veterans among your Schweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1994, in the United States, Schweis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schweis in 1944 was 27, and 81 in 1994.

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