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Swigert Family History

Swigert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schweigert or Zweigert an occupational name for a gardener or tender of fruit trees or vines from an agent derivative of Middle High German zwīgen ‘to graft to plant’.

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


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Where is the Swigert family from?

You can see how Swigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Swigert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Swigert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Swigert families in 1891.
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What did your Swigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swigert. 27% of Swigert men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Swigert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swigert were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Swigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigert 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Swigert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swigert. For the veterans among your Swigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Swigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swigert in 1948 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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