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Swallo Family History

Swallo 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, Wallo, Wall, Gallo, Mallo, Tallo, Walla, Walli, Spalla

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Where is the Swallo family from?

You can see how Swallo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swallo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Swallo families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Swallo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Swallo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallo 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 84 census records available for the last name Swallo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallo 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swallo. 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 Swallo. For the veterans among your Swallo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallo lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Swallo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swallo in 1988 was 90, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallo 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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