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Sweringen Family History

Sweringen 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: Swearingen, Swaringen, Swearinger, Swearingin, Swearengen, Springer

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Where is the Sweringen family from?

You can see how Sweringen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweringen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sweringen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sweringen families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sweringen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sweringen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweringen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sweringen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sweringen. 32% of Sweringen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sweringen women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sweringen were Farm Operator and Decorator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Decorator
    50%
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What Sweringen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sweringen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweringen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sweringen. 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 280 military records available for the last name Sweringen. For the veterans among your Sweringen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweringen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sweringen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sweringen in 1970 was 95, and 73 in 2002.

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