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Swier Family History

Swier Surname Meaning

Dutch: from a personal name of ancient Germanic origin Sweder Sweer Swier composed of the elements swinth ‘strong fast’.

It also includes hari heri which means ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swier family from?

You can see how Swier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Swier families living in Hampshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Swier's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Swier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swier 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 Swier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swier. 82% of Swier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • School Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swier 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Swier. 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 349 military records available for the last name Swier. For the veterans among your Swier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swier in 1953 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swier 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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