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Swygman Family History

Swygman 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: Wyman, Twyman, Wagman, Siegman, Sigman, Slyman, Skogman, Swetman

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Where is the Swygman family from?

You can see how Swygman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swygman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swygman families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Swygman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Swygman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swygman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Swygman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swygman. 100% of Swygman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Swygman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Swygman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swygman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Swygman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Swygman. For the veterans among your Swygman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swygman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Swygman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Swygman in 1967 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Swygman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Swygman 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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