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Schweinfurth Family History

Schweinfurth Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Schweinfurt in Bavaria and Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Schweinsberg, Schweich, Schoendorf, Schwinger, Schwickerath

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Where is the Schweinfurth family from?

You can see how Schweinfurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweinfurth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweinfurth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Schweinfurth families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schweinfurth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schweinfurth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweinfurth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweinfurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweinfurth. 24% of Schweinfurth men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schweinfurth women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweinfurth were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Moulder
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schweinfurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweinfurth 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Schweinfurth. 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 466 military records available for the last name Schweinfurth. For the veterans among your Schweinfurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweinfurth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schweinfurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schweinfurth in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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