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Swalen Family History

Swalen 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: Swales, Walen, Salen, Sales, Sale, Swan, Wale, Scales, Swain, Stolen

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Where is the Swalen family from?

You can see how Swalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Swalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Swalen families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Swalen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Swalen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalen 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 269 census records available for the last name Swalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Swalen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Swalen. For the veterans among your Swalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Swalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swalen in 1968 was 70, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalen 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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