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Sweisberger Family History

Sweisberger 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: Weisberger, Weinberger, Steinberger, Leinberger, Weisbecker, Weisberg

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Where is the Sweisberger family from?

You can see how Sweisberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweisberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sweisberger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweisberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sweisberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweisberger 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 Sweisberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Green Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sweisberger. 100% of Sweisberger men worked as a Green Keeper.

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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

  • Green Keeper
    100%

What Sweisberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Sweisberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweisberger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sweisberger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sweisberger. For the veterans among your Sweisberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweisberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sweisberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sweisberger in 1964 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweisberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweisberger 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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