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Sweikhardt Family History

Sweikhardt 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: Steinhardt, Weinhardt, Sweigart, Neidhardt, Meinhardt, Reinhardt

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Where is the Sweikhardt family from?

You can see how Sweikhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweikhardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sweikhardt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweikhardt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sweikhardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweikhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweikhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sweikhardt. 100% of Sweikhardt men worked as an Engineer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sweikhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweikhardt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sweikhardt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sweikhardt. For the veterans among your Sweikhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweikhardt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Sweikhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sweikhardt in 1977 was 64, and 84 in 2001.

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