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Swangim Family History

Swangim 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: Swanger, Swango, Swaim, Wang, Stanger, Sang, Hwang, Swan, Sanger

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Where is the Swangim family from?

You can see how Swangim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swangim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swangim family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swangim's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Swangim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swangim 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 Swangim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swangim. 43% of Swangim men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Logger
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Swangim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Swangim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swangim 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swangim. 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 36 military records available for the last name Swangim. For the veterans among your Swangim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swangim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Swangim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swangim in 1964 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swangim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swangim 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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