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Sweiback Family History

Sweiback 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: Steinback, Steinbach, Swick, Feeback, Sweigart, Weisbach, Reback

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Where is the Sweiback family from?

You can see how Sweiback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sweiback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sweiback families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sweiback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sweiback families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sweiback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sweiback ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sweiback ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sweiback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sweiback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sweiback. 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 Sweiback. For the veterans among your Sweiback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sweiback lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Sweiback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sweiback in 1975 was 78, and 86 in 1990.

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