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Swiener Family History

Swiener 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: Zwiener, Wiener, Siener, Diener, Sweger, Biener, Skinner, Swinney

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Where is the Swiener family from?

You can see how Swiener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swiener families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiener's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Swiener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiener 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 59 census records available for the last name Swiener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiener 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 Swiener. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swiener. For the veterans among your Swiener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swiener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Swiener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swiener in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiener 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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