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Swartzlow Family History

Swartzlow 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: Swallow, Partlow, Sharlow, Wardlow, Bartlow, Barthlow, Swartzel

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Where is the Swartzlow family from?

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

What did your Swartzlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swartzlow. 100% of Swartzlow 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Swartzlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swartzlow 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 Swartzlow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Swartzlow. For the veterans among your Swartzlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swartzlow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Swartzlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Swartzlow in 1968 was 98, and 78 in 1981.

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