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Schweers Family History

Schweers Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Schweer

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


Similar surnames: Schweer, Schepers, Schaefers, Schwier, Schweder, Scheets, Schwarm

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Where is the Schweers family from?

You can see how Schweers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schweers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schweers family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweers's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schweers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweers. 21% of Schweers men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schweers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweers were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schweers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schweers. 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 828 military records available for the last name Schweers. For the veterans among your Schweers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweers lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Schweers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schweers in 1953 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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