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Sweikar Family History

Sweikar 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: Sweigart, Swecker, Weiker, Weimar, Weikart, Sweigard, Shankar

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Where is the Sweikar family from?

You can see how Sweikar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweikar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sweikar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweikar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sweikar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweikar 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 37 census records available for the last name Sweikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweikar 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 Sweikar. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sweikar. For the veterans among your Sweikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweikar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Sweikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sweikar in 1968 was 75, and 68 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweikar 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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