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Swepker Family History

Swepker 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: Swecker, Sweger, Stepper, Specker, Secker, Wecker, Sieker, Wenker

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Where is the Swepker family from?

You can see how Swepker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swepker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Swepker families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Swepker's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Swepker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swepker 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 14 census records available for the last name Swepker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swepker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swepker. 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 Swepker. For the veterans among your Swepker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swepker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swepker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swepker

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