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Swackhamer Family History

Swackhamer Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Schwaikheimer a habitational name for someone from Schwaikheim near Ludwigsburg (Württemberg).

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


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Where is the Swackhamer family from?

You can see how Swackhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swackhamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swackhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 57 Swackhamer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swackhamer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swackhamer families in 1911.
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What did your Swackhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swackhamer. 30% of Swackhamer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Swackhamer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swackhamer were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Beautician
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swackhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swackhamer 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Swackhamer. 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 579 military records available for the last name Swackhamer. For the veterans among your Swackhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swackhamer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Swackhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swackhamer in 1960 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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