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Swigris Family History

Swigris 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: Swires, Sigrist, Idris, Kairis, Stigers, Wiggin, Sires, Swords

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Where is the Swigris family from?

You can see how Swigris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swigris family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Swigris's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Swigris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swigris 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 26 census records available for the last name Swigris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigris 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swigris. 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 17 military records available for the last name Swigris. For the veterans among your Swigris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Swigris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Swigris in 1969 was 85, and 67 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swigris 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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