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Swikard Family History

Swikard 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: Swickard, Spickard, Wiard, Slinkard, Sward, Simard, Sicard, Swigart

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Where is the Swikard family from?

You can see how Swikard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swikard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Swikard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Swikard family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swikard's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Swikard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swikard 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 73 census records available for the last name Swikard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swikard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Swikard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Swikard. For the veterans among your Swikard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swikard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Swikard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Swikard in 1971 was 67, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swikard 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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