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Swalga Family History

Swalga 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, Swales, Salva, Szala, Warga, Skala, Salge

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Where is the Swalga family from?

You can see how Swalga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swalga family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swalga's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Swalga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalga 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 28 census records available for the last name Swalga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalga 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swalga. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swalga. For the veterans among your Swalga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalga lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Swalga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Swalga in 1988 was 68, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalga 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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