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Swallender Family History

Swallender 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: Callender, Challender, Wallander, Allender, Sullender, Callander

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Where is the Swallender family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallender 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 Swallender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swallender. 100% of Swallender women worked as a Secretary.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Swallender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallender 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Swallender. 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 5 military records available for the last name Swallender. For the veterans among your Swallender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallender lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Swallender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Swallender in 1975 was 91, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swallender 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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