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Swaldo Family History

Swaldo 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: Waldo, Oswald, Ewald, Sando, Swallow, Wald, Soldo, Swales, Salto

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Where is the Swaldo family from?

You can see how Swaldo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaldo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swaldo family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swaldo's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Swaldo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaldo 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 Swaldo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swaldo. 60% of Swaldo men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Swaldo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Swaldo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaldo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Swaldo. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swaldo. For the veterans among your Swaldo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaldo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Swaldo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swaldo in 1956 was 52, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swaldo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaldo 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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