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Schwarte Family History

Schwarte Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion. Compare German Schwartz.

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


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Where is the Schwarte family from?

You can see how Schwarte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schwarte family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwarte's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schwarte families in 1911.
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What did your Schwarte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwarte. 24% of Schwarte men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Schwarte women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwarte were Jeweler and Teacher.

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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%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Jeweler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Schwarte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwarte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarte 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Schwarte. 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 804 military records available for the last name Schwarte. For the veterans among your Schwarte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schwarte in 1963 was 81, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarte 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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