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Swalgren Family History

Swalgren 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: Walgren, Wallgren, Seagren, Halgren, Wahlgren, Waldren, Warren

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Where is the Swalgren family from?

You can see how Swalgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swalgren family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swalgren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swalgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalgren 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 Swalgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swalgren. 100% of Swalgren men worked as a Butler.

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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

  • Butler
    100%

What Swalgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Swalgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalgren 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Swalgren. 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 Swalgren. For the veterans among your Swalgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalgren lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Swalgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swalgren in 1980 was 74, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swalgren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swalgren 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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