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Swertfager Family History

Swertfager 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: Swartzfager, Schwertfeger, Wermager, Sternhagen, Sweger

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Where is the Swertfager family from?

You can see how Swertfager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swertfager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swertfager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Swertfager families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Swertfager's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Swertfager families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Swertfager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swertfager 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Swertfager. 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 82 military records available for the last name Swertfager. For the veterans among your Swertfager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swertfager lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Swertfager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Swertfager in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swertfager 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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