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Swenge Family History

Swenge 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: Senne, Winge, Swanger, Weng, Sheng, Swingle, Spence, Sweger, Serge

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Where is the Swenge family from?

You can see how Swenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenge family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Swenge family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swenge's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Swenge families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenge 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 15 census records available for the last name Swenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenge 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Swenge. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swenge. For the veterans among your Swenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenge lifespan?

Average Swenge life expectancy in 1990 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenge 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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