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Schwertner Family History

Schwertner Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Schwerta in Silesia. occupational name for a sword maker (see Schwerdt).

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


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Where is the Schwertner family from?

You can see how Schwertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schwertner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schwertner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schwertner families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schwertner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schwertner families in 1880.
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What did your Schwertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schwertner. 65% of Schwertner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schwertner women worked as a Housework.

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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
    65%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Schwertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schwertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schwertner 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Schwertner. 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 329 military records available for the last name Schwertner. For the veterans among your Schwertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schwertner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schwertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schwertner in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schwertner 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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