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Swadis Family History

Swadis Name 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: Swain, Swales, Stanis, Salis, Sadiq, Gladis, Swader, Wadas, Samis

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Where is the Swadis family from?

You can see how Swadis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swadis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Swadis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Swadis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Swadis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swadis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swadis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swadis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Swadis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Swadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swadis 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 Swadis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Swadis. For the veterans among your Swadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swadis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Swadis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Swadis in 1967 was 60, and 80 in 2000.

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