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Swygert Name Meaning

Variant of Swigert .

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


Similar surnames: Swager, Swigart, Syfert, Sweger, Swoger, Sweers, Seegers, Snyders

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Where is the Swygert family from?

You can see how Swygert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swygert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swygert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swygert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swygert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swygert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swygert 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 Swygert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swygert. 35% of Swygert men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Swygert women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swygert were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swygert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swygert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Swygert. 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 536 military records available for the last name Swygert. For the veterans among your Swygert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swygert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Swygert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swygert in 1956 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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