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Swigget Family History

Swigget 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: Swiggett, Swigert, Swinger, Swiggum, Swigart, Swiger, Swogger

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Where is the Swigget family from?

You can see how Swigget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swigget family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swigget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Swigget families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swigget's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Swigget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swigget 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 266 census records available for the last name Swigget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swigget 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Swigget. 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 44 military records available for the last name Swigget. For the veterans among your Swigget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swigget lifespan?

Average Swigget life expectancy in 2001 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swigget 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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