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Schweikert Name Meaning

German: variant of Schweickert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schweigert, Schweikart, Schweiker, Schweickert, Schweiger, Schwenker

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Where is the Schweikert family from?

You can see how Schweikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweikert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweikert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Schweikert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweikert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schweikert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweikert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schweikert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweikert. 13% of Schweikert men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Schweikert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweikert were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schweikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweikert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweikert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schweikert. For the veterans among your Schweikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweikert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schweikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schweikert in 1943 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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