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Schwind Name Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German swinde ‘impetuous violent; quick angry bad’.

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


Similar surnames: Gschwind, Geschwind, Schwing, Schwenk, Schwanz, Schwan, Schink

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Where is the Schwind family from?

You can see how Schwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwind family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schwind family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schwind's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwind families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schwind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwind. 15% of Schwind men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Schwind women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwind were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Knitter
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwind 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 Schwind. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schwind. For the veterans among your Schwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwind lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schwind in 1950 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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