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Swamber Family History

Swamber 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: Kamber, Swanger, Amber, Samper, Stammer, Scarber, Sambor, Saber

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Where is the Swamber family from?

You can see how Swamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swamber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swamber families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swamber family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swamber's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Swamber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swamber 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 11 census records available for the last name Swamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swamber 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Swamber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swamber. For the veterans among your Swamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swamber lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Swamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swamber in 1990 was 78, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swamber 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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