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Swierk Family History

Swierk Surname Meaning

Polish (Świerk): nickname from świerk ‘spruce’.

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


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Where is the Swierk family from?

You can see how Swierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Swierk families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Swierk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swierk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierk 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 Swierk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swierk. 50% of Swierk men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Swierk women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swierk were New Worker and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Painter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    25%
  • Book Bender
    25%
  • Packer Helper
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Swierk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Swierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierk 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Swierk. 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 194 military records available for the last name Swierk. For the veterans among your Swierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Swierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swierk in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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