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Swambach Family History

Swambach 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: Wambach, Shambach, Bambach, Staubach, Dambach, Schambach, Slabach

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Where is the Swambach family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swambach 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 50 census records available for the last name Swambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swambach 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 Swambach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Swambach. For the veterans among your Swambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swambach lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Swambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Swambach in 1974 was 87, and 89 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swambach 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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