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Swardstad Family History

Swardstad 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: Karlstad, Harstad, Saugstad, Barstad, Walstad, Starosta, Haarstad

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Where is the Swardstad family from?

You can see how Swardstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swardstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swardstad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Swardstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swardstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swardstad 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 11 census records available for the last name Swardstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swardstad 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Swardstad. 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 Swardstad. For the veterans among your Swardstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swardstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Swardstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Swardstad in 1972 was 53, and 90 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swardstad 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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