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Swanenburg Family History

Swanenburg 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: Hanenburg, Sonnenburg, Vandenburg, Blankenburg, Brandenburg

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Where is the Swanenburg family from?

You can see how Swanenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swanenburg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanenburg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Swanenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanenburg 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 32 census records available for the last name Swanenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanenburg 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Swanenburg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Swanenburg. For the veterans among your Swanenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanenburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Swanenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swanenburg in 1964 was 74, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanenburg 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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