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Swagerman Family History

Swagerman 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: Waterman, Seggerman, Lagerman, Wageman, Wagenman, Singerman, Hagerman

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Where is the Swagerman family from?

You can see how Swagerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swagerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swagerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swagerman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Swagerman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Swagerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swagerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Swagerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Swagerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swagerman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Swagerman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Swagerman. For the veterans among your Swagerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swagerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Swagerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swagerman in 1962 was 59, and 87 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swagerman 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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