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Swegar Family History

Swegar 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: Sweger, Segar, Wear, Sugar, Spear, Sweigart, Seger, Saeger, Segur

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Where is the Swegar family from?

You can see how Swegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swegar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swegar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swegar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swegar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swegar 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 167 census records available for the last name Swegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swegar 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 Swegar. 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 33 military records available for the last name Swegar. For the veterans among your Swegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swegar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Swegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swegar in 1970 was 79, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swegar 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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