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Swellick Family History

Swellick 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: Sellick, Ellick, Wallick, Zoellick, Willick, Mellick, Selleck

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Where is the Swellick family from?

You can see how Swellick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swellick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swellick family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swellick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swellick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swellick 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 6 census records available for the last name Swellick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swellick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swellick. 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 1 military records available for the last name Swellick. For the veterans among your Swellick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swellick lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Swellick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Swellick in 1981 was 72, and 68 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swellick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swellick 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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