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Sweater Family History

Sweater Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Setter, Weaver, Water, Wetter, Shearer, Seaver, Sweger, Sweetser

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Where is the Sweater family from?

You can see how Sweater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sweater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sweater family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sweater's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sweater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sweater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweater 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sweater. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sweater. For the veterans among your Sweater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweater lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Sweater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sweater in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweater 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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