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Swelland Family History

Swelland 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: Selland, Swetland, Helland, Sweetland, Felland, Yelland, Clelland

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Where is the Swelland family from?

You can see how Swelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swelland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swelland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Swelland families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swelland's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swelland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swelland 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 190 census records available for the last name Swelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swelland 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 Swelland. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swelland. For the veterans among your Swelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swelland lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Swelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Swelland in 1971 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swelland 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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