This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Swiger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Swiger Family History

Swiger Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schweiger.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Swiger family from?

You can see how Swiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Swiger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swiger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swiger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Swiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swiger. 25% of Swiger men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Swiger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swiger were New Worker and Teacher.

View Census Data for Swiger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Swiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Swiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swiger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Swiger

Passenger Lists

There are 409 immigration records available for the last name Swiger. 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.

View all Swiger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Swiger. For the veterans among your Swiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Swiger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Swiger family history

Discover More

What is the average Swiger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swiger in 1950 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swiger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Swiger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial