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Swigar Family History

Swigar 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: Swigart, Swiger, Sligar, Seiger, Sugar, Sweger, Swigert, Sweigart

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Where is the Swigar family from?

You can see how Swigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swigar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swigar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swigar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swigar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swigar 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 156 census records available for the last name Swigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Swigar. 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 Swigar. For the veterans among your Swigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Swigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Swigar in 1967 was 71, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swigar 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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