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Swanbeck Family History

Swanbeck 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: Swanick, Quanbeck, Walbeck, Schwanbeck, Stanback, Swanberg, Swantek

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Where is the Swanbeck family from?

You can see how Swanbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Swanbeck families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swanbeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swanbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanbeck 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 Swanbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swanbeck. 43% of Swanbeck men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Swanbeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swanbeck were Bookkeeper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Swanbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Swanbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanbeck 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Swanbeck. 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 214 military records available for the last name Swanbeck. For the veterans among your Swanbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swanbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swanbeck in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanbeck 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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