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Swigear Family History

Swigear 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: Swiger, Seiger, Sweger, Swigert, Swinger, Swager, Swier, Swigart

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Where is the Swigear family from?

You can see how Swigear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Swigear family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swigear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swigear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swigear 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 24 census records available for the last name Swigear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigear 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 Swigear. 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 20 military records available for the last name Swigear. For the veterans among your Swigear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigear lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Swigear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Swigear in 1965 was 69, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swigear 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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