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Swaufield Family History

Swaufield 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: Caufield, Stanfield, Warfield, Stansfield, Winfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Swaufield family from?

You can see how Swaufield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaufield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swaufield families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swaufield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swaufield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaufield 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 72 census records available for the last name Swaufield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaufield 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 Swaufield. 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 21 military records available for the last name Swaufield. For the veterans among your Swaufield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaufield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Swaufield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Swaufield in 1963 was 88, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swaufield 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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