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Swackhammer Family History

Swackhammer Surname Meaning

Probably of German origin (see Swackhamer).

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


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Where is the Swackhammer family from?

You can see how Swackhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swackhammer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swackhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Swackhammer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swackhammer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swackhammer families in 1911.
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What did your Swackhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swackhammer. 37% of Swackhammer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Swackhammer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swackhammer were Farming and 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swackhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swackhammer 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Swackhammer. 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 400 military records available for the last name Swackhammer. For the veterans among your Swackhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swackhammer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Swackhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Swackhammer in 1958 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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