Schwaiger Family History

Schwaiger Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bavaria) refers to an occupational name for a dairy farmer or cheese maker derived from an agent form of Middle High German sweige.

This term translates to ‘cattle herd or farm mountain dairy hut with pasture’.

Additionally, it can serve as a habitational name for individuals originating from various locations named Schwaig or Schwaigern.

These places are notable for their connections to dairy farming and cheese production.

Overall, the name encapsulates both occupational and locational aspects within the Bavarian context.

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

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5K	Military Records
751	Immigration Records
966	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Schwaiger family from?

You can see how Schwaiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwaiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schwaiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schwaiger families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Schwaiger's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Schwaiger families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwaiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Schwaiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwaiger. 37% of Schwaiger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwaiger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Farmer

37%

Laborer

28%

Clerk

19%

Machinist

19%

Stenographer

100%

What Schwaiger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 966 census records available for the last name Schwaiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwaiger 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Schwaiger. 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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Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Schwaiger. For the veterans among your Schwaiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwaiger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schwaiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwaiger in 1949 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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Schwaiger Surname Meaning

German (mainly Bavaria) refers to an occupational name for a dairy farmer or cheese maker derived from an agent form of Middle High German sweige.

This term translates to ‘cattle herd or farm mountain dairy hut with pasture’.

Additionally, it can serve as a habitational name for individuals originating from various locations named Schwaig or Schwaigern.

These places are notable for their connections to dairy farming and cheese production.

Overall, the name encapsulates both occupational and locational aspects within the Bavarian context.

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

Where is the Schwaiger family from?

What did your Schwaiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwaiger. 37% of Schwaiger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwaiger women worked as a Stenographer.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

37%

Laborer

28%

Clerk

19%

Machinist

19%

Stenographer

100%

What Schwaiger family records will you find?

What is the average Schwaiger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schwaiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schwaiger in 1949 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

Schwaiger Family History

Schwaiger Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Schwaiger

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Schwaiger lifespan?

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Schwaiger Surname Meaning

17,000 record(s) for Schwaiger

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Where is the Schwaiger family from?

What did your Schwaiger ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Schwaiger family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Schwaiger family history

What is the average Schwaiger lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schwaiger family tree

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