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Swange Family History

Swange 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: Swanger, Swango, Swanke, Stange, Wang, Stanger, Gange, Sang, Hwang

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Where is the Swange family from?

You can see how Swange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swange family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swange families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Swange family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swange's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Swange families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swange 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 194 census records available for the last name Swange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swange 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Swange. 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 21 military records available for the last name Swange. For the veterans among your Swange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swange lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Swange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Swange in 1969 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swange 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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