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Schweickhard Family History

Schweickhard 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: Schweickert, Schweighardt, Schweikart, Schleicher, Swickard, Schweich

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Where is the Schweickhard family from?

You can see how Schweickhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweickhard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweickhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Schweickhard families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweickhard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schweickhard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweickhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweickhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schweickhard. 100% of Schweickhard women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Schweickhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweickhard 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schweickhard. 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 123 military records available for the last name Schweickhard. For the veterans among your Schweickhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweickhard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schweickhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schweickhard in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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