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Swah Family History

Swah 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: Shah, Swan, Swab, Wah, Swahn, Saah, Shan, Say, Sa, Sarah

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Where is the Swah family from?

You can see how Swah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swah families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Swah's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swah 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 Swah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Swah. 100% of Swah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Swah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Swah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swah 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Swah. 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 150 military records available for the last name Swah. For the veterans among your Swah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Swah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swah in 1964 was 61, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swah 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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