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Schwertman Family History

Schwertman 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, Scherman, Schwartzman, Schwegman, Schwarzman, Schierman

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Where is the Schwertman family from?

You can see how Schwertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwertman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwertman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schwertman families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwertman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schwertman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwertman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwertman. 25% of Schwertman men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Schwertman women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Schwertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Schwertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwertman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Schwertman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Schwertman. For the veterans among your Schwertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwertman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Schwertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schwertman in 1969 was 90, and 77 in 2004.

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