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Swoger Name Meaning

Variant of Swager a surname of German and possibly also Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Swogger, Sweger, Swonger, Swanger, Snover, Swigert, Shover, Swagler

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Where is the Swoger family from?

You can see how Swoger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swoger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Swoger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Swoger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Swoger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Swoger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Swoger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Swoger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Swoger. 32% of Swoger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Swoger women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Swoger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Swoger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Swoger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Swoger. 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 259 military records available for the last name Swoger. For the veterans among your Swoger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swoger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Swoger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Swoger in 1961 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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