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Swayhoover Family History

Swayhoover 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: Hoover, Shover, Schooler, Shooter, Sayer, Washer, Spooner, Swanger

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Swayhoover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swayhoover 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swayhoover. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swayhoover. For the veterans among your Swayhoover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swayhoover lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Swayhoover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swayhoover in 1969 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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