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Swego Family History

Swego 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: Sego, Diego, Rego, Sweet, Seno, Sebo, Seto, Swett, Sweger, Swem

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Where is the Swego family from?

You can see how Swego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swego family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swego families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Swego families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swego's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swego families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swego 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 29 census records available for the last name Swego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swego 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 Swego. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swego. For the veterans among your Swego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swego lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Swego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swego in 1983 was 85, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swego 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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