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Swereda Family History

Swereda 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: Sereda, Pereda, Weeda, Serda, Serena, Sepeda, Sweda, Serra, Seda

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Where is the Swereda family from?

You can see how Swereda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swereda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swereda family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swereda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swereda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swereda 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 Swereda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Swereda. 100% of Swereda men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swereda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Swereda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swereda 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Swereda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swereda. For the veterans among your Swereda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swereda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Swereda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swereda in 1970 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swereda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swereda 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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