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Swieker Family History

Swieker 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: Spieker, Sieker, Zwicker, Wicker, Sweger, Sliker, Winker, Wiker

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Where is the Swieker family from?

You can see how Swieker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swieker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swieker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swieker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swieker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swieker 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 21 census records available for the last name Swieker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swieker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swieker. 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 military records available for the last name Swieker. For the veterans among your Swieker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swieker lifespan?

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