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Swasbaugh Family History

Swasbaugh 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: Sharbaugh, Stambaugh, Slaybaugh, Slabaugh, Slaubaugh, Shambaugh

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Where is the Swasbaugh family from?

You can see how Swasbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swasbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Swasbaugh families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Swasbaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swasbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swasbaugh families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Swasbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swasbaugh 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 Swasbaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swasbaugh. For the veterans among your Swasbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swasbaugh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swasbaugh 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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