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Swallers Family History

Swallers 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: Waller, Staller, Salters, Salles, Swales, Saller, Sillers, Swagler

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Where is the Swallers family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swallers 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 Swallers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Swallers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swallers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Swallers. 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 45 military records available for the last name Swallers. For the veterans among your Swallers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swallers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Swallers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Swallers in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 2002.

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