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Swenger Family History

Swenger 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, Sweger, Swinger, Saenger, Senger, Dwenger, Stenger, Wenger

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Where is the Swenger family from?

You can see how Swenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swenger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Swenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swenger 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 Swenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swenger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Swenger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Swenger. For the veterans among your Swenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swenger lifespan?

Average Swenger life expectancy in 1968 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swenger 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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