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Swaub Family History

Swaub 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: Swab, Staub, Shaub, Saul, Swan, Swamy, Traub, Swain, Salb, Schaub

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Where is the Swaub family from?

You can see how Swaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swaub family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swaub families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Swaub's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Swaub families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swaub 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 Swaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swaub 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swaub. 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 12 military records available for the last name Swaub. For the veterans among your Swaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swaub lifespan?

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