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Sweeler Family History

Sweeler 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: Sheeler, Sweeley, Seller, Weller, Seeley, Semler, Speller, Wheeler

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Where is the Sweeler family from?

You can see how Sweeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sweeler family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sweeler's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Sweeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweeler 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 18 census records available for the last name Sweeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweeler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sweeler. 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 military records available for the last name Sweeler. For the veterans among your Sweeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweeler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweeler 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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