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Swonguer Family History

Swonguer 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: Swonger, Swanger, Swinger, Swingler, Swoger, Swogger, Songer, Stanger

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Where is the Swonguer family from?

You can see how Swonguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swonguer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swonguer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swonguer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swonguer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swonguer 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 19 census records available for the last name Swonguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swonguer 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 Swonguer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swonguer. For the veterans among your Swonguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swonguer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swonguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Swonguer in 1962 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swonguer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swonguer 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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