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Swierpel Family History

Swierpel 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: Siegel, Stiefel, Spiegel, Serpe, Wiesel, Zwiebel, Sieren, Stempel

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Where is the Swierpel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swierpel 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 Swierpel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Press Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Swierpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swierpel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swierpel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swierpel. For the veterans among your Swierpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swierpel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Swierpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swierpel in 1968 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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