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Schwyhart Family History

Schwyhart 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: Schuchart, Tschirhart, Schwartz, Schwarm, Schuchardt, Schwarte

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Where is the Schwyhart family from?

You can see how Schwyhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwyhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwyhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schwyhart families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schwyhart's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwyhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwyhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwyhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwyhart. 72% of Schwyhart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwyhart women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Schwyhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Schwyhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwyhart 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Schwyhart. 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 213 military records available for the last name Schwyhart. For the veterans among your Schwyhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwyhart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schwyhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schwyhart in 1965 was 91, and 69 in 2004.

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