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Swalenberg Family History

Swalenberg 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: Wallenberg, Schwalenberg, Swanberg, Falkenberg, Walberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Swalenberg family from?

You can see how Swalenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalenberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Swalenberg families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Swalenberg's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Swalenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalenberg 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 20 census records available for the last name Swalenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalenberg 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 Swalenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Swalenberg. For the veterans among your Swalenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalenberg lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Swalenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Swalenberg in 1986 was 82, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalenberg 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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