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Swalgen Family History

Swalgen 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: Swanger, Swales, Walden, Salge, Swager, Skagen, Walen, Wangen, Sagen

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Where is the Swalgen family from?

You can see how Swalgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swalgen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Swalgen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Swalgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalgen 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 10 census records available for the last name Swalgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalgen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swalgen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swalgen. For the veterans among your Swalgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalgen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Swalgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Swalgen in 1968 was 75, and 73 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalgen 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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