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Swillen Family History

Swillen 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: Willen, Skillen, Swilley, Spiller, Willey, Millen, Hillen, Spille

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Where is the Swillen family from?

You can see how Swillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swillen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Swillen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swillen family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Swillen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Swillen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swillen 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 67 census records available for the last name Swillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swillen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swillen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Swillen. For the veterans among your Swillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swillen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Swillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swillen in 1989 was 91, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swillen 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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