Swierstra Family History

Swierstra 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: Spoelstra, Sierra, Vlietstra, Hiemstra, Steenstra, Rienstra, Westra, Wiersema, Wiersma, Serra

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17	Military Records
133	Immigration Records
51	Census and Voter Lists
471	Member Trees

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Where is the Swierstra family from?

You can see how Swierstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swierstra family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Swierstra's in USA. California had the highest population of Swierstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierstra 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 Swierstra family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 51 census records available for the last name Swierstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 133 immigration records available for the last name Swierstra. 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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Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Swierstra. For the veterans among your Swierstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierstra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Swierstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swierstra in 1971 was 57, and 105 in 2003.

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Swierstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Swierstra family from?

What Swierstra family records will you find?

What is the average Swierstra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Swierstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swierstra in 1971 was 57, and 105 in 2003.

Swierstra Family History

Swierstra Surname Meaning

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Where is the Swierstra family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Swierstra lifespan?

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Swierstra Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Swierstra

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Where is the Swierstra family from?

What Swierstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Swierstra family history

What is the average Swierstra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swierstra family tree

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