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Swabe Family History

Swabe 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, Sale, Babe, Swan, Knabe, Wade, Abe, Stave, Swamy

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Where is the Swabe family from?

You can see how Swabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swabe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Swabe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Swabe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swabe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swabe 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 Swabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swabe. 34% of Swabe 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Swabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Swabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swabe 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Swabe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Swabe. For the veterans among your Swabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swabe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Swabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swabe in 1970 was 59, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swabe 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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