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Sweigard Family History

Sweigard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zweigart or Schweickert.

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


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Where is the Sweigard family from?

You can see how Sweigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweigard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweigard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sweigard family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sweigard's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Sweigard families in 1891.
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What did your Sweigard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweigard. 40% of Sweigard men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sweigard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweigard were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Sweigard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweigard 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Sweigard. 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 410 military records available for the last name Sweigard. For the veterans among your Sweigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweigard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sweigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sweigard in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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