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Szwab Family History

Szwab 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: Swab, Swan, Sawa, Schwab, Swaby, Szwed, Szpak, Staab, Saab, Szabo

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Szwab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szwab 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Szwab. 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 24 military records available for the last name Szwab. For the veterans among your Szwab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szwab lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Szwab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Szwab in 1994 was 44, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szwab 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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