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Suwer Family History

Suwer 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: Suver, Suter, Suer, Super, Suber, Sower, Suder, Sayer, Huber, Summer

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Where is the Suwer family from?

You can see how Suwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suwer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Suwer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Suwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Suwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suwer 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 48 census records available for the last name Suwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suwer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Suwer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Suwer. For the veterans among your Suwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suwer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suwer 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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