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Swiker Family History

Swiker 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: Sliker, Wiker, Swier, Swider, Swiger, Spiker, Spier, Zwicker, Seiger

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Where is the Swiker family from?

You can see how Swiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swiker family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swiker's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Swiker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Swiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swiker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Swiker. For the veterans among your Swiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiker lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1995, in the United States, Swiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swiker in 1952 was 52, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiker 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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