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Swittenburg Family History

Swittenburg 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: Wittenburg, Wittenberg, Whittenburg, Wattenberg, Wittenborn

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Where is the Swittenburg family from?

You can see how Swittenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swittenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Swittenburg families living in South Carolina. This was about 53% of all the recorded Swittenburg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Swittenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swittenburg 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 70 census records available for the last name Swittenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swittenburg 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 Swittenburg. 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 26 military records available for the last name Swittenburg. For the veterans among your Swittenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swittenburg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Swittenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Swittenburg in 1976 was 79, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swittenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swittenburg 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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