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Schwent Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Schwendt a variant of Schwandt . German: habitational name from any of the places called Schwend(t) Schwende.

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


Similar surnames: Schwend, Schwenk, Schwantz, Schwede, Schieve, Schiek, Schwehr

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Where is the Schwent family from?

You can see how Schwent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Schwent families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schwent's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schwent families in 1880.
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What did your Schwent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwent. 28% of Schwent men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schwent women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Delivery Boy
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwent 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Schwent. 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 143 military records available for the last name Schwent. For the veterans among your Schwent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwent lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schwent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schwent in 1954 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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