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Swallum Family History

Swallum 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: Allum, Swallow, Hallum, Salloum, Swalley, Callum, Wollum, Wall

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Where is the Swallum family from?

You can see how Swallum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swallum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Swallum families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Swallum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swallum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallum 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 272 census records available for the last name Swallum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallum 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swallum. 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 38 military records available for the last name Swallum. For the veterans among your Swallum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Swallum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swallum in 1972 was 97, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallum 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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