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Swarsen Family History

Swarsen 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: Swansen, Warren, Warden, Waren, Stassen, Swanson, Sarson, Swasey

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Where is the Swarsen family from?

You can see how Swarsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swarsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swarsen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Swarsen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Swarsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swarsen 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 14 census records available for the last name Swarsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swarsen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Swarsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Swarsen. For the veterans among your Swarsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swarsen lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Swarsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swarsen in 1997 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swarsen 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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