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Schwarzkopf Family History

Schwarzkopf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schwartzkopf.

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


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Where is the Schwarzkopf family from?

You can see how Schwarzkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwarzkopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwarzkopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Schwarzkopf family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schwarzkopf's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schwarzkopf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schwarzkopf 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 Schwarzkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwarzkopf. 22% of Schwarzkopf men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schwarzkopf women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schwarzkopf were Butcher and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schwarzkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwarzkopf 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schwarzkopf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schwarzkopf. For the veterans among your Schwarzkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwarzkopf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schwarzkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schwarzkopf in 1952 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwarzkopf 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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