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Swallen Family History

Swallen 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: Wallen, Swalley, Smallen, Allen, Waller, Swallow, Staller, Sellen

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Where is the Swallen family from?

You can see how Swallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swallen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swallen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Swallen families living in Durham. This was about 16% of all the recorded Swallen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Swallen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallen 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 Swallen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swallen. 45% of Swallen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Swallen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swallen were Chiropractor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Chiropractor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Swallen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallen 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Swallen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Swallen. For the veterans among your Swallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Swallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Swallen in 1970 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swallen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallen 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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