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Swallia Family History

Swallia 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: Swallow, Walla, Salvia, Walli, Spalla, Sallis, Sallie, Wallis, Scalia

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Where is the Swallia family from?

You can see how Swallia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swallia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swallia family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Swallia's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Swallia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallia 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 82 census records available for the last name Swallia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallia 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 Swallia. 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 8 military records available for the last name Swallia. For the veterans among your Swallia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Swallia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swallia in 1966 was 92, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallia 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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