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Sweigert Family History

Sweigert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zweigart or Schweickert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sweigert family from?

You can see how Sweigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweigert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sweigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 94 Sweigert families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sweigert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sweigert families in 1880.
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What did your Sweigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweigert. 21% of Sweigert men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sweigert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweigert were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Sweigert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sweigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweigert 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sweigert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 555 military records available for the last name Sweigert. For the veterans among your Sweigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweigert lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sweigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sweigert in 1947 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

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