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Schwerer Family History

Schwerer Surname Meaning

German: status name from Middle High German swern in the sense ‘(someone) bound by oath’ used to denote an official in the administration of justice; also meaning ‘compurgator oath helper’ denoting someone who vouches for the oath of an accused person.

Nickname from an agent derivative of Middle High German sweren ‘to curse swear’.

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


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Where is the Schwerer family from?

You can see how Schwerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwerer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Schwerer families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schwerer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schwerer families in 1880.
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What did your Schwerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwerer. 34% of Schwerer men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Schwerer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwerer were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwerer 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Schwerer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schwerer. For the veterans among your Schwerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwerer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schwerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schwerer in 1951 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwerer 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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