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Schwermer Family History

Schwermer 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: Schwemmer, Schermer, Scherzer, Scherer, Schweiger, Scherber, Schierer

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Where is the Schwermer family from?

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

What did your Schwermer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schwermer. 50% of Schwermer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Schwermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwermer 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Schwermer. 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 157 military records available for the last name Schwermer. For the veterans among your Schwermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwermer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Schwermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schwermer in 1957 was 50, and 57 in 2002.

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