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Swiger Family History

Swiger Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schweiger .

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


Similar surnames: Seiger, Swinger, Senger, Swier, Swoger, Sweger, Swigert, Sliger

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Where is the Swiger family from?

You can see how Swiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Swiger families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swiger's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Swiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swiger. 100% of Swiger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Swiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiger 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Swiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Swiger. For the veterans among your Swiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swiger in 1950 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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