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Swanagan Family History

Swanagan 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: Swanigan, Shanahan, Flanagan, Lanagan, Shanaman, Hanagan, Branagan

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Where is the Swanagan family from?

You can see how Swanagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanagan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swanagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Swanagan family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanagan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Swanagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanagan 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 Swanagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swanagan. 48% of Swanagan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Swanagan women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swanagan were Machinist and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Rolling Mill Operator
    11%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Swanagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swanagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanagan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Swanagan. 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 164 military records available for the last name Swanagan. For the veterans among your Swanagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanagan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Swanagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swanagan in 1950 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanagan 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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