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Schwetz Name Meaning

German: German form of Czech švec ‘shoemaker’, hence an occupational name, or a habitational name from either of two places so called in Bohemia or West Prussia (now Poland). In some instances it may be from a Slavic personal name based on Old Slavic švetu ‘strong’

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schuetz, Schatz, Schmeltz, Schwed, Schartz, Schiltz, Schweitz, Schutz

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Schwetz Family Origin

Where is the Schwetz family from?

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    You can see how Schwetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwetz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schwetz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schwetz family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwetz's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schwetz families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Schwetz Family Occupations

    What did your Schwetz ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Schwetz occupation in the USA was Work In Mines. 100% of Schwetz's were Work In Miness.

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    • Work In Mines

      100%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schwetz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Schwetz Historical Records

    What Schwetz family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schwetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwetz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Schwetz. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwetz. For the veterans among your Schwetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Schwetz Life Expectancy

    What is the average Schwetz lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schwetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schwetz in 1950 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schwetz

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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