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Sweigart Family History

Sweigart 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 Sweigart family from?

You can see how Sweigart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweigart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweigart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Sweigart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Sweigart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweigart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweigart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweigart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweigart. 17% of Sweigart men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Sweigart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweigart were Hatter and House Work.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Hatter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • House Work
    6%

What Sweigart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sweigart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweigart 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Sweigart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sweigart. For the veterans among your Sweigart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweigart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sweigart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sweigart in 1951 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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