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Swanbery Family History

Swanbery 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: Swanberg, Stanbery, Swanger, Swaney, Swanner, Stanbury, Swander

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Where is the Swanbery family from?

You can see how Swanbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanbery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanbery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Swanbery families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanbery's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Swanbery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanbery 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 137 census records available for the last name Swanbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanbery 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swanbery. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swanbery. For the veterans among your Swanbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanbery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Swanbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Swanbery in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanbery 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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