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Swaingen Family History

Swaingen 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: Swaringen, Swanger, Swinger, Swearingen, Wangen, Swansen, Swaine

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Where is the Swaingen family from?

You can see how Swaingen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaingen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaingen family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaingen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Swaingen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaingen 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 103 census records available for the last name Swaingen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaingen 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 Swaingen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swaingen. For the veterans among your Swaingen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaingen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Swaingen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swaingen in 1979 was 87, and 55 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaingen 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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