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Swanfelt Family History

Swanfelt 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: Shanafelt, Sandel, Swanger, Saalfeld, Saffell, Sandell, Spanel

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Where is the Swanfelt family from?

You can see how Swanfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swanfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swanfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Swanfelt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Swanfelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swanfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swanfelt 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 126 census records available for the last name Swanfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swanfelt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Swanfelt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Swanfelt. For the veterans among your Swanfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swanfelt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Swanfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Swanfelt in 1960 was 65, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swanfelt 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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