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Swartzwelder Family History

Swartzwelder Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schwarzwälder (see Schwarzwalder ).

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


Similar surnames: Swartzlander, Blackwelder, Swartzbaugh, Stalder, Swartzfager

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Where is the Swartzwelder family from?

You can see how Swartzwelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartzwelder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swartzwelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Swartzwelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Swartzwelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swartzwelder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swartzwelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swartzwelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swartzwelder. 27% of Swartzwelder men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swartzwelder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swartzwelder were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swartzwelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzwelder 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Swartzwelder. 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 476 military records available for the last name Swartzwelder. For the veterans among your Swartzwelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzwelder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Swartzwelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swartzwelder in 1959 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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