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Swetloff Family History

Swetloff 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: Swerdloff, Detloff, Setliff, Sieloff, Egloff, Stoloff, Saathoff

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Where is the Swetloff family from?

You can see how Swetloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swetloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swetloff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Swetloff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swetloff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Swetloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swetloff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swetloff. 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 Swetloff. For the veterans among your Swetloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swetloff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Swetloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Swetloff in 1973 was 84, and 96 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swetloff 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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