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Swettenburg Family History

Swettenburg 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: Wittenburg, Wattenberg, Westenberg, Setterberg, Wittenberg

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Where is the Swettenburg family from?

You can see how Swettenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swettenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swettenburg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Swettenburg family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swettenburg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Swettenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Swettenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swettenburg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Swettenburg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Swettenburg. For the veterans among your Swettenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swettenburg lifespan?

Average Swettenburg life expectancy in 1964 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swettenburg 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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