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Swickrath Family History

Swickrath 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: Bockrath, Schwickerath, Swickard, Wickham, Wirth, Spickard, Schratz

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Where is the Swickrath family from?

You can see how Swickrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swickrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swickrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Swickrath families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swickrath's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swickrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swickrath 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 41 census records available for the last name Swickrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swickrath 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 Swickrath. 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 30 military records available for the last name Swickrath. For the veterans among your Swickrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swickrath lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Swickrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swickrath in 1972 was 84, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swickrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swickrath 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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