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Swaigan Family History

Swaigan 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: Swanigan, Sagan, Swain, Spain, Fagan, Swan, Safran, Mangan, Warman

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Where is the Swaigan family from?

You can see how Swaigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaigan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swaigan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swaigan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaigan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swaigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaigan 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 19 census records available for the last name Swaigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaigan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swaigan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swaigan. For the veterans among your Swaigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaigan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Swaigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swaigan in 1977 was 81, and 68 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaigan 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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