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Sweemer Family History

Sweemer 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: Sweger, Sweetser, Steeber, Weimer, Seeger, Sweeney, Swecker, Seeber

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Where is the Sweemer family from?

You can see how Sweemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweemer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sweemer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweemer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sweemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweemer 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 158 census records available for the last name Sweemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweemer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sweemer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sweemer. For the veterans among your Sweemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweemer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sweemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sweemer in 1966 was 88, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweemer 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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