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Swakla Family History

Swakla 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: Sala, Scala, Walla, Spalla, Shukla, Szala, Skala, Saksa, Swanda

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Where is the Swakla family from?

You can see how Swakla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swakla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swakla family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swakla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swakla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swakla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Swakla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swakla 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swakla. 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 1 military records available for the last name Swakla. For the veterans among your Swakla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swakla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Swakla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swakla in 1964 was 52, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swakla 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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