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Swessinger Family History

Swessinger 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: Wessinger, Messinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Weissinger, Wissinger

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Where is the Swessinger family from?

You can see how Swessinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swessinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swessinger families living in South Dakota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Swessinger's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Swessinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swessinger 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 175 census records available for the last name Swessinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swessinger 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 Swessinger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Swessinger. For the veterans among your Swessinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swessinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Swessinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swessinger in 1966 was 81, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swessinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swessinger 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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