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Sweig Family History

Sweig 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: Zweig, Steig, Weig, Wei, Stein, Feig, Wein, Sweet, Weir, Weng

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Where is the Sweig family from?

You can see how Sweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Sweig families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweig's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sweig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweig. 75% of Sweig men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sweig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweig were Proprietor and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sweig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Sweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweig 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Sweig. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sweig. For the veterans among your Sweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sweig in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweig 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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