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Swanebeck Family History

Swanebeck 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: Kennebeck, Swanick, Stoneback, Quanbeck, Walbeck, Seebeck, Schwanbeck

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Where is the Swanebeck family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swanebeck. 100% of Swanebeck men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swanebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Swanebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanebeck 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swanebeck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swanebeck. For the veterans among your Swanebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanebeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Swanebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swanebeck in 1966 was 69, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanebeck 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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