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Swerig Family History

Swerig 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: Zweig, Selig, Serio, Serie, Steig, Wenig, Seelig, Hoerig, Seering

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Where is the Swerig family from?

You can see how Swerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Swerig families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Swerig families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerig's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Swerig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerig 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 124 census records available for the last name Swerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swerig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swerig. For the veterans among your Swerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerig lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Swerig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swerig in 1970 was 82, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swerig 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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