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Swatfager Family History

Swatfager 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: Swartzfager, Swanger, Swager, Swauger, Swagger, Stager, Swaffar

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Where is the Swatfager family from?

You can see how Swatfager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatfager family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Swatfager families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swatfager's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swatfager families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Swatfager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatfager 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 Swatfager. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swatfager. For the veterans among your Swatfager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatfager lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Swatfager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Swatfager in 1979 was 62, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swatfager 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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