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Swearngan Family History

Swearngan 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: Swearingen, Swearingin, Swearengen, Swearengin, Spearman, Swanigan

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Where is the Swearngan family from?

You can see how Swearngan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swearngan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swearngan families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swearngan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Swearngan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Swearngan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swearngan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swearngan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Swearngan. For the veterans among your Swearngan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swearngan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Swearngan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Swearngan in 1965 was 75, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swearngan 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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