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Swierat Family History

Swierat 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: Swigert, Swier, Stirrat, Sweat, Spier, Sweet, Sera, Spiewak, Riera

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Where is the Swierat family from?

You can see how Swierat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swierat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swierat families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Swierat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swierat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swierat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Inspector
    100%
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What Swierat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Swierat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierat 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Swierat. 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 65 military records available for the last name Swierat. For the veterans among your Swierat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Swierat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swierat in 1975 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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