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Swerdfiger Family History

Swerdfiger 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: Verdier, Seiger, Sweger, Weisiger, Schwerdtfeger, Swartzfager, Werder

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Where is the Swerdfiger family from?

You can see how Swerdfiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swerdfiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swerdfiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swerdfiger families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Swerdfiger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Swerdfiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swerdfiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swerdfiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swerdfiger. 100% of Swerdfiger men worked as a Lather. .

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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

  • Lather
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Swerdfiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swerdfiger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swerdfiger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swerdfiger. For the veterans among your Swerdfiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swerdfiger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Swerdfiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swerdfiger in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

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