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Schwerha Family History

Schwerha 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: Schwerman, Schwer, Schweda, Schwerin, Schwerdt, Schwery, Schwehr

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Where is the Schwerha family from?

You can see how Schwerha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwerha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schwerha family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwerha's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwerha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwerha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwerha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Embalmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwerha. 100% of Schwerha men worked as an Embalmer. .

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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

  • Embalmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Schwerha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwerha 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schwerha. 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 Schwerha. For the veterans among your Schwerha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwerha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schwerha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schwerha in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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