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Swagger Family History

Swagger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Swager Americanized form of German Schwager. Compare Swager 2 and Swogger.

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


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Where is the Swagger family from?

You can see how Swagger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swagger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swagger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Swagger families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Swagger's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Swagger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swagger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swagger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swagger. 40% of Swagger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Swagger women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Swagger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swagger 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Swagger. 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 290 military records available for the last name Swagger. For the veterans among your Swagger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swagger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Swagger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swagger in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swagger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swagger 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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