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Swoveland Family History

Swoveland Surname Meaning

The Americanized form of German Schwabeland is a habitational name derived from Swabia.

In German, Swabia is referred to as Schwaben, which connects the surname to its geographic roots.

This surname Schwabeland has a notable rarity in Germany, indicating that it is not commonly found.

Understanding the origins of such surnames can provide insight into cultural and historical backgrounds.

The transformation of surnames as they move across different languages and regions illustrates the ongoing evolution of identity.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swoveland family from?

You can see how Swoveland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoveland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Swoveland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Swoveland families living in Essex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Swoveland's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Swoveland families in 1891.
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What did your Swoveland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swoveland. 39% of Swoveland men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swoveland women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Swoveland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swoveland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoveland 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Swoveland. 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 349 military records available for the last name Swoveland. For the veterans among your Swoveland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoveland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swoveland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swoveland in 1958 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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