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Schwermann Family History

Schwermann 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: Schuermann, Schwerman, Scheumann, Schiemann, Scherman, Schwegman

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Where is the Schwermann family from?

You can see how Schwermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schwermann families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Schwermann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schwermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schwermann. 100% of Schwermann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Schwermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwermann 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Schwermann. 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 52 military records available for the last name Schwermann. For the veterans among your Schwermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwermann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Schwermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schwermann in 1967 was 64, and 87 in 1999.

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