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Swaba Family History

Swaba Surname 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: Swab, Swaby, Saba, Kaba, Sala, Sada, Baba, Scala, Swan, Sama

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Where is the Swaba family from?

You can see how Swaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Swaba families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swaba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaba 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 Swaba ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Swaba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Swaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaba 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swaba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Swaba. For the veterans among your Swaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Swaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swaba in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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