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Sweisthal Family History

Sweisthal 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: Swistak, Westphal, Witham, Weith, Lowenthal, Eastham, Shelstad

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Where is the Sweisthal family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sweisthal. 100% of Sweisthal men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Sweisthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Sweisthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweisthal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sweisthal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sweisthal. For the veterans among your Sweisthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweisthal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sweisthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sweisthal in 1953 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sweisthal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweisthal 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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