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Swartzen Family History

Swartzen 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: Swartzel, Warthen, Swartz, Sarten, Sarazen, Swartzell, Shartzer

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Where is the Swartzen family from?

You can see how Swartzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swartzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swartzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Swartzen families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Swartzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Swartzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swartzen 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 62 census records available for the last name Swartzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Swartzen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Swartzen. For the veterans among your Swartzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1994, in the United States, Swartzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Swartzen in 1957 was 63, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swartzen 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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