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Swagert Family History

Swagert 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: Swigert, Swager, Swagerty, Sagert, Swygert, Sager, Swanger, Wager

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Where is the Swagert family from?

You can see how Swagert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swagert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swagert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swagert families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swagert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swagert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swagert 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 Swagert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swagert. 37% of Swagert men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Swagert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swagert were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Swagert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Swagert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swagert 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swagert. 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 79 military records available for the last name Swagert. For the veterans among your Swagert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swagert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Swagert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swagert in 1963 was 69, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swagert 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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