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Sweikert Family History

Sweikert 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: Weikert, Sweigert, Swigert, Sweigart, Seibert, Swecker, Weipert

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Where is the Sweikert family from?

You can see how Sweikert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweikert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweikert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sweikert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sweikert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweikert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweikert 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 Sweikert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweikert. 50% of Sweikert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sweikert women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sweikert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Sweikert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweikert 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sweikert. 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 144 military records available for the last name Sweikert. For the veterans among your Sweikert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweikert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sweikert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sweikert in 1958 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweikert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweikert 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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