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Swangin Family History

Swangin 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: Swanger, Swain, Swanigan, Swanton, Swanson, Langin, Swango, Sandin

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Where is the Swangin family from?

You can see how Swangin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swangin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Swangin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Swangin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Swangin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Swangin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swangin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swangin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swangin. 50% of Swangin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Swangin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swangin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Swangin. 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 95 military records available for the last name Swangin. For the veterans among your Swangin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swangin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Swangin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Swangin in 1962 was 76, and 40 in 2004.

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