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Swander Family History

Swander Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schwander.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Swander family from?

You can see how Swander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Swander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Swander families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Swander's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Swander families in 1891.
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What did your Swander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swander. 28% of Swander men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Swander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swander were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Swander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swander 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Swander. 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 474 military records available for the last name Swander. For the veterans among your Swander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Swander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Swander in 1953 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swander 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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