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Swickheimer Family History

Swickheimer 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: Swackhamer, Swackhammer, Berkheimer, Scheiner, Scheiber, Schermer

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Where is the Swickheimer family from?

You can see how Swickheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swickheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Swickheimer families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Swickheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swickheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swickheimer 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 Swickheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swickheimer. 100% of Swickheimer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Swickheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Swickheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swickheimer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swickheimer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Swickheimer. For the veterans among your Swickheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swickheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Swickheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swickheimer in 1963 was 69, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swickheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swickheimer 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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