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Swegert Family History

Swegert 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, Swigert, Siegert, Sweigert, Seegert, Swygert, Sweet, Egert

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Where is the Swegert family from?

You can see how Swegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swegert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swegert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swegert family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Swegert's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Swegert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swegert 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 133 census records available for the last name Swegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swegert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swegert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Swegert. For the veterans among your Swegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swegert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Swegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swegert in 1969 was 55, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swegert 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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