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Swieringa Family History

Swieringa Surname Meaning

Dutch (Groningen) and West Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Swier formed with the Frisian patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a.

This surname is very rare in West Frisia (ie. in the province of Friesland the Netherlands).

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


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Where is the Swieringa family from?

You can see how Swieringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swieringa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swieringa family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swieringa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swieringa families in 1920.
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What did your Swieringa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Swieringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swieringa 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Swieringa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Swieringa. For the veterans among your Swieringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swieringa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swieringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swieringa in 1962 was 67, and 99 in 2004.

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