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Origins of the Schwarz surname

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About the Schwarzes

We have a total number of 6170 records for people with the last name Schwarz.

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Where do most Schwarzes live?

In 1921, most Schwarzes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Schwarzes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,260 records for the Schwarz surname. The oldest one dates back to 1833.

Who were Schwarzes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Schwarzes.

What are the most common Schwarz first names?

  • Jacob
  • Joseph
  • Anna
  • Maria

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Common jobs for Schwarzes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Schwarzes in 1921
Dressmaker

5

Boarding House Keeper

4

Living On Own Means

4

Private Means

4

Child

3

Common Male occupations for Schwarzes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

28

Farm Hands

24

Clerks

23

Weber

21

Bauer

17

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