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Swalm Family History

Swalm 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: Salm, Swarm, Swaim, Wall, Palm, Sala, Sale, Oswald, Stamm, Scala

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Where is the Swalm family from?

You can see how Swalm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swalm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Swalm families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Swalm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swalm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalm 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 Swalm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swalm. 15% of Swalm men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Swalm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swalm were Lawyer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Engineer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Swalm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swalm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalm 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Swalm. 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 350 military records available for the last name Swalm. For the veterans among your Swalm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalm lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Swalm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swalm in 1953 was 23, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalm 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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