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Swauge Family History

Swauge 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: Swauger, Swanger, Sage, Hauge, Waage, Waugh, Sauve, Wage, Stage

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Where is the Swauge family from?

You can see how Swauge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swauge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Swauge family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swauge's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swauge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swauge 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 40 census records available for the last name Swauge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swauge 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 Swauge. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swauge. For the veterans among your Swauge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swauge lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Swauge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swauge in 1988 was 31, and 57 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swauge 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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