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Swald Family History

Swald 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: Oswald, Ewald, Wald, Sward, Zwald, Sewald, Wall, Sala, Sale, Wild

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Where is the Swald family from?

You can see how Swald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Swald families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swald's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Swald families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swald 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 280 census records available for the last name Swald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swald 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Swald. 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 60 military records available for the last name Swald. For the veterans among your Swald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Swald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Swald in 1965 was 37, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swald 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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