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Swaenepoel Family History

Swaenepoel 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: Senecal, Sandel, Swanger, Wendel, Wenzel, Swainston, Sprengel

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Where is the Swaenepoel family from?

You can see how Swaenepoel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaenepoel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaenepoel family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaenepoel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swaenepoel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaenepoel 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 197 census records available for the last name Swaenepoel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaenepoel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Swaenepoel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Swaenepoel. For the veterans among your Swaenepoel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaenepoel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Swaenepoel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swaenepoel in 1975 was 85, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaenepoel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaenepoel 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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