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Swanguen Family History

Swanguen 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, Wangen, Swansen, Stanger, Sanger, Vangen, Swingle, Sanden

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Where is the Swanguen family from?

You can see how Swanguen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanguen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swanguen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swanguen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Swanguen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanguen 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 36 census records available for the last name Swanguen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanguen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swanguen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swanguen. For the veterans among your Swanguen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanguen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Swanguen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swanguen in 1970 was 74, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swanguen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanguen 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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