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Swalina Family History

Swalina 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: Salina, Cwalina, Kalina, Swain, Malina, Salins, Salin, Salinas

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Where is the Swalina family from?

You can see how Swalina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swalina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Swalina families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Swalina's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Swalina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swalina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swalina ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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What Swalina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Swalina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swalina 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Swalina. 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 81 military records available for the last name Swalina. For the veterans among your Swalina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swalina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Swalina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Swalina in 1962 was 55, and 67 in 2002.

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