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Swegheimer Family History

Swegheimer Name 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: Westheimer, Weinheimer, Wertheimer, Sontheimer, Dexheimer, Stegmeier

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Where is the Swegheimer family from?

You can see how Swegheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swegheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swegheimer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swegheimer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swegheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swegheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swegheimer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Swegheimer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Swegheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swegheimer 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 Swegheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Swegheimer. For the veterans among your Swegheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swegheimer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Swegheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swegheimer in 1960 was 44, and 38 in 2002.

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