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Swalum Family History

Swalum 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, Salim, Salem, Swales, Saum, Solum, Swalve, Sharum, Swarm

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Where is the Swalum family from?

You can see how Swalum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swalum family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swalum's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Swalum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalum 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 16 census records available for the last name Swalum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalum 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 Swalum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Swalum. For the veterans among your Swalum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Swalum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swalum in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalum 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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