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Swieder Family History

Swieder 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: Wieder, Swider, Winder, Nieder, Seider, Sweger, Siedler, Wiedner

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Where is the Swieder family from?

You can see how Swieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swieder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swieder family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swieder's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Swieder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swieder 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 Swieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swieder. 50% of Swieder men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Swieder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Swieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swieder 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Swieder. 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 30 military records available for the last name Swieder. For the veterans among your Swieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swieder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Swieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Swieder in 1974 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swieder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swieder 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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