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Schweder Name Meaning

German: ethnic name for a Swede. North German: from the medieval personal name Swider Sweder from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with swi(n)d ‘strong fast’ + heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Schwieger, Schwed, Schwaner, Schwenger, Schleder, Schuder, Schwemmer

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Where is the Schweder family from?

You can see how Schweder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schweder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schweder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schweder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schweder. 100% of Schweder men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Schweder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Schweder lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schweder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schweder in 1944 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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