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Swecker Family History

Swecker Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of South German Zwecker, an occupational name for a nail maker from Middle High German zweck ‘tack nail’.

The name is derived from the combination of the word for tack or nail and the agent suffix -er, which indicates a person who performs a specific action.

This etymology highlights the craft of nail making, which was a significant trade in the historical context.

As people migrated, names often evolved, adapting to new languages and cultures, which is evident in the American adaptation of this surname.

Understanding the origins of such names can provide insights into ancestry and occupational histories of families.

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


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Where is the Swecker family from?

You can see how Swecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Swecker families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Swecker's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Swecker families in 1891.
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What did your Swecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swecker. 24% of Swecker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swecker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swecker were Operator and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swecker 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Swecker. 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 504 military records available for the last name Swecker. For the veterans among your Swecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swecker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swecker in 1958 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swecker 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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