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Swachamer Family History

Swachamer 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: Swackhamer, Machamer, Swackhammer, Wachter, Schomer, Schauer, Schager

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Where is the Swachamer family from?

You can see how Swachamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swachamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swachamer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Swachamer families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Swachamer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Swachamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swachamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Swachamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swachamer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swachamer. 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 Swachamer. For the veterans among your Swachamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swachamer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swachamer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swachamer

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