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Swierenga Family History

Swierenga 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: Wierenga, Wielenga, Wieringa, Spiering, Sieren, Sierzega, Sikkenga

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Where is the Swierenga family from?

You can see how Swierenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Swierenga families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swierenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swierenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierenga 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 Swierenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swierenga. 100% of Swierenga men worked as an Office 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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Swierenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Swierenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierenga 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Swierenga. 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 61 military records available for the last name Swierenga. For the veterans among your Swierenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierenga lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Swierenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swierenga in 1956 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swierenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swierenga 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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