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Sweers Family History

Sweers Surname Meaning

Dutch, Flemish and North German: patronymic from the personal name Swe(d)er from an ancient Germanic name composed with the elements swinth ‘strong fast’ + hari heri ‘army’.

Dutch: from Middle Dutch swere ‘father-in-law’ or ‘son-in-law’ hence a nickname to distinguish between bearers of the same personal name related by marriage.

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


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Where is the Sweers family from?

You can see how Sweers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sweers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sweers families in 1891.
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What did your Sweers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sweers. 100% of Sweers men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweers 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Sweers. 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 230 military records available for the last name Sweers. For the veterans among your Sweers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sweers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sweers in 1966 was 79, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweers 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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