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Swabson Family History

Swabson 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: Swanson, Samson, Sibson, Wason, Swanston, Swanton, Swenson, Sarson

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Where is the Swabson family from?

You can see how Swabson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swabson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Swabson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Swabson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Swabson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Swabson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Swabson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swabson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swabson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swabson. For the veterans among your Swabson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swabson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Swabson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Swabson in 1976 was 72, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swabson 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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