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Sweber Family History

Sweber 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: Weber, Sweger, Seeber, Sieber, Steber, Zweber, Seber, Speer, Eber

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Where is the Sweber family from?

You can see how Sweber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sweber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Sweber families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweber's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sweber families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweber 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 102 census records available for the last name Sweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweber 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sweber. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sweber. For the veterans among your Sweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweber lifespan?

Average Sweber life expectancy in 1977 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sweber 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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