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Gschwind Family History

Gschwind Name Meaning

Swiss German and South German: nickname for an impetuous man from Middle High German geswinde ‘quick impetuous’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Geschwind, Schwind, Schwenk, Schwing, Gschwend, Schein, Schwan

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Where is the Gschwind family from?

You can see how Gschwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gschwind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gschwind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Gschwind families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gschwind's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gschwind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gschwind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gschwind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gschwind. 29% of Gschwind men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gschwind women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gschwind were Chauffeur 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gschwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gschwind 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Gschwind. 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 797 military records available for the last name Gschwind. For the veterans among your Gschwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gschwind lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gschwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gschwind in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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