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Swatzbaugh Family History

Swatzbaugh 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: Swartzbaugh, Sharbaugh, Stambaugh, Slaybaugh, Slabaugh, Stobaugh

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Where is the Swatzbaugh family from?

You can see how Swatzbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swatzbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swatzbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swatzbaugh families living in Maryland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Swatzbaugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swatzbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Swatzbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swatzbaugh 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 Swatzbaugh. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Swatzbaugh. For the veterans among your Swatzbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swatzbaugh lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Swatzbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swatzbaugh in 1990 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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